<div><p>Vine Deloria Jr., named one of the most influential religious thinkers in the world by <I>Time</I>, shares a framework for a new vision of reality. Bridging science and religion to form an integrated idea of the world, while recognizing the importance of tribal wisdom, <I>The Metaphysics of Modern Existence</I> delivers a revolutionary view of our future and our world.</P> <p><B>David E. Wilkins</B> holds the McKnight Presidential Professorship in American Indian Studies at the University of Minnesota.</P> <p><B>Daniel R. Wildcat</B> is the director of the American Indian studies program and the Haskell Environmental Research Studies Center at Haskell Indian Nations University.</P></DIV>