DAVID A. CHANG is assistant professor of history at the University of Minnesota.
"The Color of the Land ties together the politics, culture, and
geography of Oklahoma into a well-written, easily accessible
narrative. Such work reminds historians that our primary task is to
tell stories...without sacrificing deep intellectual questions or
thorough research" -- Southern Historian
"Chang expertly demonstrates his ability to wed issues of race,
class, land, and nationhood into one concise and coherent
monograph....An outstanding study....It will undoubtedly become
standard reading for anyone trying to better understand the
dynamic, racialized landscape of Oklahoma." -- The Chronicles of
Oklahoma
"Chang speaks to current debates on the formation of national
identity and racial construction, including that on black Indians.
. . . Contributes to the understanding of the interplay among
class, whiteness, and masculinity. . . . Provides a useful way of
explaining the transition from Indian Territory to Oklahoma that
would enliven both a survey lecture and a graduate seminar." --
Journal of American History
"David. A. Chang has written one of the best books of U.S. history
to appear in the last year. Highly analytical and deeply
researched, it is also eminently readable and perfectly pitched to
classroom use....Full of ideas and humanity, The Color of the Land
consistently provokes and edifies." -- Western Historical
Quarterly
"Exhaustively researched, carefully organized, and effectively
argued. . . .Chang has made an important contribution. . . .It will
certainly challenge scholars to rethink the history of allotment in
Oklahoma and beyond for years to come." -- The Journal of Southern
History
"Historian David A. Chang has given this difficult, but interesting
story a solid, innovative treatment. . . . This book will be a
valuable addition to library collections on the era of allotment,
and could be used profitably as a book for discussion in advanced
classes in Native American history or government policy." --
Canadian Journal of History
"Valuable to many, including those who study race, the South,
slavery, migration, American Indians, [and] the development of the
nation. . . . An outstanding book and a model for future studies. .
. . Essential." -- CHOICE
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