This extensive reference on the Indian tribes of the Pacific Northwest includes, in encyclopedic format, entries for 150 tribes. This third edition includes the numerous recent economic, political, and cultural developments that affect the native communities, as well as other contemporary issues such as Indian gaming and the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. All entries include information on tribal history, location, demographics, and cultural traditions. Also new to this edition are an expanded selection of photographs, updated reading lists, and a revised pronunciation guide. Authors are Ruby (independent scholar), Brown (deceased, emeritus, history, Wenatchee Valley College), and Collins (educator and editor). Annotation ©2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)