South Carolina

History Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Notre Dame, 2003.

Anthropology Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of California, Davis, 2002.

Authors conduct a comparative analysis of the campaigns for federal recognition of two different Aboriginal peoples in the eastern United States.

Looks at the long legal process that resulted in the Catawba Land Claim Settlement Act and the extinguishment of a claim for 144,00 acres of highly developed South Carolina land. The settlement also saw the Catawba receive federal and state benefits, restoration as a federal tribe and a $50 million payment.

Summarizes data derived from preceramic and pottery bearing sites.

Study conducted in 4 states examined incidence of self-reported cardiovascular disease, diabetes, hypertension, and perceived health status and compared them to results reported in the general population.

Sociology Thesis (Ph.D.)--York University, 1998.

History Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Alabama, 1972.

Findings, consistent with earlier studies, indicate stereotypes being reinforced by unbalanced and under-represented Indigenous writers in literature textbooks.

Author examines 19th century liturgical texts adapted and translated to the Cherokee language. Semantic analysis reveals several representational and conceptual problems that had to be overcome in order to create effective translations of the texts.

American Indian Studies Thesis (Ph.D.)--The University of Arizona, 2005.

Education Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of South Carolina, 2006.

Shows the resilience and adaptability of the Catawba religion through an examination of the devil in Catawba culture.