These ten essays sample United States and Canadian perspectives on major issues confronting Alaska and Canada's Yukon and Northwest territories. Co-published with the Institute of Social and Economic Research.
...this collection of essays provides insights into the workings of these frontier economies and societies and the lessons to be learned from the mistakes we are in grave danger of continuing to make. It is not a blueprint for a new future, but a basic'tool kit' for creating one that has its roots firmly in the local and the resident. Highly recommended for public and private policy makers, and all the Alaskan groups, committees, etc. seeking a 'new Alaska.'> -- George W. Rogers, Retired Economist American Anthropologist ...the volume is a very good compilation of papers concerned with development in Alaska. American Anthropologist ...the volume is a very good compilation of papers concerned with development in Alaska. American Anthropologist ...this collection of essays provides insights into the workings of these frontier economies and societies and the lessons to be learned from the mistakes we are in grave danger of continuing to make. It is not a blueprint for a new future, but a basic 'tool kit' for creating one that has its roots firmly in the local and the resident. Highly recommended for public and private policy makers, and all the Alaskan groups, committees, etc. seeking a 'new Alaska.' -- George W. Rogers, Retired Economist American Anthropologist
