Playing Indian
Philip J. Deloria • Yale University Press • ISBN-13 978‑0300153606
Playing Indian
Philip J. Deloria • Yale University Press
ISBN-10: 0300153600 · ISBN-13: 978‑0300153606
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Philip J. Deloria examines the paradox of white American identity formation through the persistent, centuries-long practice of adopting Indian personas. From the Boston Tea Party to the counterculture movements of the twentieth century, the author analyzes how these performances served to navigate the complexities of national belonging and cultural authenticity.
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