Unsettling America: The Uses of Indianness in the 21st Century

C. Richard King, Washington State University

Unsettling America: The Uses of Indianness in the 21st Century
Format
Hardback
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield
Country
United States
Published
11 April 2013
Pages
164
ISBN
9781442216679

Unsettling America: The Uses of Indianness in the 21st Century

C. Richard King, Washington State University

Unsettling America explores the cultural politics of Indianness in the 21st century. It concerns itself with representations of Native Americans in popular culture, the news media, and political debate and the ways in which American Indians have interpreted, challenged, and reworked key ideas about them. It examines the means and meanings of competing uses and understandings of Indianness, unraveling their significance for broader understandings of race and racism, sovereignty and self-determination, and the possibilities of decolonization. To this end, it takes up four themes:
*false claims about or on Indianness, that is, distortions, or ongoing stereotyping;
*claiming Indianness to advance the culture wars, or how indigenous peoples have figured in post-9/11 political debates;
*making claims through metaphors and juxtaposition, or the use of analogy to advance political movements or enhance social visibility; and
*reclamations, or exertion of cultural sovereignty.

This item is not currently in-stock. It can be ordered online and is expected to ship in approx 2 weeks

Our stock data is updated periodically, and availability may change throughout the day for in-demand items. Please call the relevant shop for the most current stock information. Prices are subject to change without notice.

Sign in or become a Readings Member to add this title to a wishlist.