History
The original edition, published in 1992, has been reprinted seven times and sold 20,000 copies. It had a strong life as a trade title before being embraced by academics; we intend this new edition to re-introduce the book to the trade, given that the subject matter remains ever relevant. 2012 marks the twentieth anniversary of the original edition. This updated edition includes a new preface and a new chapter on “Imaginary Indians” that have appeared since the first edition, as well as the increasingly powerful alternative narrative in which Native peoples are taking control of their own story and image. In recent years, use of aboriginal imagery by non-Natives for commercial purposes has continued, with arguable effects; granted, there is a greater sensitivity to Native cultures and peoples, but there is also a fine line between honest depiction and exploitation (see Vancouver’s 2010 Winter Olympics, which embraced Native imagery down to its cuddly mascots). The book has strong academic appeal; it has been used regularly in disciplines including Native Studies, History, Sociology, English, and Art History. Non-traditional accounts: Native retail and groups; art galleries and museums (the book includes material on art and photography).
© 2012 Arsenal Pulp Press (Ebook): 9781551524504
Release date
Ebook: 17 April 2012
History
The original edition, published in 1992, has been reprinted seven times and sold 20,000 copies. It had a strong life as a trade title before being embraced by academics; we intend this new edition to re-introduce the book to the trade, given that the subject matter remains ever relevant. 2012 marks the twentieth anniversary of the original edition. This updated edition includes a new preface and a new chapter on “Imaginary Indians” that have appeared since the first edition, as well as the increasingly powerful alternative narrative in which Native peoples are taking control of their own story and image. In recent years, use of aboriginal imagery by non-Natives for commercial purposes has continued, with arguable effects; granted, there is a greater sensitivity to Native cultures and peoples, but there is also a fine line between honest depiction and exploitation (see Vancouver’s 2010 Winter Olympics, which embraced Native imagery down to its cuddly mascots). The book has strong academic appeal; it has been used regularly in disciplines including Native Studies, History, Sociology, English, and Art History. Non-traditional accounts: Native retail and groups; art galleries and museums (the book includes material on art and photography).
© 2012 Arsenal Pulp Press (Ebook): 9781551524504
Release date
Ebook: 17 April 2012
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