Native American identities : from stereotype to archetype in art and literature / Scott B. Vickers.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Vickers, Scott B., 1947-

Contributor:

John G. Hartman Memorial Library Fund.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Indians of North America--Ethnic identity.

Indians of North America.

Indians in literature.

Indians in art.

Indians of North America--Cultural assimilation.

Stereotypes (Social psychology).

Physical Description:

xiii, 194 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Albuquerque : University of New Mexico Press, [1998]

Summary:

Issues of identity and authenticity present perennial challenges to both Native Americans and critics of their art. Scott Vickers examines the long history of dehumanizing depictions of Native Americans while discussing such purveyors of stereotypes as the Puritans, the Bureau of Indian Affairs, and Hollywood. This is an essential book for all readers with an interest in the tragic history of Indian-white conflict. Photos.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 179-185) and index.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the John G. Hartman Memorial Library Fund.

ISBN:

0826319319

082631886X

OCLC:

38206654