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Although not seen as a classic work of literature, Borland’s examination of the effects of white culture on the life and psychology of a young Native American man has been used in studies of the problems of assimilation and culture clash in the United States. Recently, Borland’s book became the focus of a study compiled by Dr. Mitch Holifield, a professor in the Department of Educational Administration and Secondary Education at Arkansas State University. In his article “When the Legends Die: A Point beyond Culture,” published in Education, Holifield states that...
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