This text explores who indigenous people are, where they are, their place in the modern world, ethnicity, the concepts of "state" and "nation," the history and politics of interethnic situations, the agendas of leaders who incite interethnic conflicts, and issues arising from theorists and rulers operating on the premise of the homogeneity of states/nations. The text is intended for students and general readers, but may also be useful as a reference for scholars, activists and policy makers. It was prepared in association with Cultural Survival, a U.S.-based organization founded in 1972 whose mission is to defend the human rights of indigenous peoples. The differences between the second edition and the 1997 edition are not clearly stated. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)