Forging Southeastern Identities: Social Archaeology, Ethnohistory, and Folklore of the Mississippian to Early Historic South

Forging Southeastern Identities is a groundbreaking collection of essays that delve into the complex process of identity formation in the Mississippi region from the 9th to the 19th centuries.

This book offers a comprehensive analysis of how Native Americans created new social identities in response to changing circumstances and historical contingencies.

The editors, Gregory A.

Waselkov and Marvin T.

Smith, have assembled an eclectic range of approaches to explore the origins of collective social identity, including relational identification and categorical identification processes.

The book covers a broad expanse of time and focuses on the Southeast region, providing valuable insights into the ways in which individuals or groups aligned themselves in contrast to others.

With contributions from esteemed scholars in archaeology, anthropology, and folklore, Forging Southeastern Identities is an essential read for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of identity formation in the Mississippi region.