"Indian" stereotypes in TV science fiction : First Nations' voices speak out /

"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 f...

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Main Author: Adare, Sierra
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Austin : University of Texas Press, 2005.
Edition:1st ed.
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Summary:"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.
Physical Description:xviii, 142 pages ; 24 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages [131]-136) and index.
ISBN:0292706111 (cl. : alk. paper)
029270612X (pbk. : alk. paper)