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New Capitalists Law, Politics, and Identity Surrounding Casino Gaming on Native American Land

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ISBN-10: 053461308X

ISBN-13: 9780534613082

Edition: 2004

Authors: Eve Darian-Smith

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This case study examines the impact of casino gaming on Native American reservations, and also explores why the idea of "rich Indians" and their participation in corporate America disrupts dominant assumptions and attitudes about indigenous peoples, their cultural authenticity, and their place in mainstream urban society. Taking an anthropological approach to studying gaming on Indian reservations, the case study explores the implications and challenges of historically marginalized peoples now participating in a corporate entertainment industry. The study also raises broader questions about the nature of capitalism and the enduring stability of predominant cultural constructs about Indians…    
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Book details

List price: $79.95
Copyright year: 2004
Publisher: Wadsworth
Publication date: 8/29/2003
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 144
Size: 6.38" wide x 9.17" long x 0.24" tall
Weight: 0.660
Language: English

Introduction
Enduring Western Stereotypes of Native Americans
Law and the Management of Indigenous Peoples
The History of Indian Gaming in the United States
The Chumash Indian Casino Expansion Project
Rich Indians, New Capitalists
Local Implications, Global Connections
Answers to Common Questions about Indian Gaming
Internet Resources on Native Americans and Tribal Gaming