New South Dakota History (Second Edition)

Responding to the need for a fresh interpretation of South Dakota's past, this new history emphasizes the diversity of the state's ethnic, cultural, and geographic identities. Among its many goals, this history seeks to redress the neglect evidenced in previous histories of Native Americans, African-Americans, and women. Other distinctive features of this new history include chapters on agriculture and ranching, European immigration, the Black Hills, transportation, tourism, communication, and health care.

Featuring essays by nationally recognized authors as well as full-length chapters by noted scholars, the history is intended for general readers, college students, and teachers of South Dakota history. Contributors to the new history include faculty from public universities and private colleges as well as independent authors and scholars.