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"Indian" stereotypes in TV science fiction : First Nations' voices speak out / by Sierra S. Adare.
"Examines episodes from the popular TV series Star Trek, ST: Next Generation, ST: Voyager, My Favorite Martian, Quantum Leap, and The Adventures of Superman to discuss how Native Americans have been stereotyped in TV science fiction.-Author uses interviews with Native American individuals and focus groups to discuss the reality of Native American life as opposed to media stereotypes. She also explores why Native American culture has been a popular theme in science fiction"--Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 0292706111
- ISBN: 9780292706118
- ISBN: 029270612X
- ISBN: 9780292706125
- Physical Description: xviii, 142 pages ; 24 cm
- Edition: 1st ed.
- Publisher: Austin : University of Texas Press, ©2005.
Content descriptions
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 115-136) and index.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Chapter 1: First Nations Voices on Hollywood "Indians" -- Selection of Participants -- Videotaped Clips -- Survey 1 -- Survey 2 -- Shoshone Survey Groups -- Interviews of First Nations Individuals -- Summary of Methodological Strengths and Weaknesses. Chapter 2: It's All in the Label -- The Label Begins -- The Collective "Indian" -- Origins of the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly "Indian" Stereotypes -- Hollywood Picks Up the Stereotypes -- Overview of "Indian" Stereotypes in TV Science Fiction. Chapter 3: Future "Indians," Past Stereotypes -- My Favorite Martian "Go West, Young Martian, Go West, Part II" -- Star Trek "The Paradise Syndrome" -- Star Trek: Voyager "Tattoo" -- First Nations Peoples' Assessment of Futuristic "Indian" Stereotypes -- Common Threads. Chapter 4: Shoshones and Non-Shoshones Assess Quantum Leap "Freedom": A Special Showing. Quantum Leap "Freedom" -- First Nations Peoples' Assessment of the Stereotypical Depictions of Shoshones in "Freedom" -- Shoshones' Take on the Stereotypical Depictions of Shoshones in "Freedom" -- Common Threads. Chapter 5: Sky Spirits in Space: "Indian" Spirituality and the Small Screen -- The Adventures of Superman "Test of a Warrior" -- Star Trek: The Next Generation "Journey's End" -- Star Trek: Voyager "The Cloud" -- First Nations Peoples' Assessment of "Indian" Spirituality as Depicted in Science Fiction TV Shows -- Common Threads. Chapter 6: Visions for the Future. Analysis of Common Threads: Positive and Negative Comments on Stereotypical Depictions of "Indians" in the Science Fiction TV Episodes -- Participant Reactions While Viewing the Episodes -- Common Threads in the Star Trek Universe -- Common Threads in "Indian" Spirituality -- Other Common Threads -- The Depiction of Shoshones on Quantum Leap "Freedom" -- What First Nations Peoples Would Like to See.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lummi Library | PN 1992.8 .I64 A33 2005 | 268508 | Stacks | Available | - |
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