News Media and the Indigenous Fight for Federal Recognition

Federal recognition enables tribes to govern themselves and make decisions for their citizens that have the power to retain their cultures. This book examines how news coverage has prioritized gaming over sovereignty and interfered in tribes' ability to be federally recognized.

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By Cristina Azocar

Summary

Federal recognition enables tribes to govern themselves and make decisions for their citizens that have the power to retain their cultures. This book examines how news coverage has prioritized gaming over sovereignty and interfered in tribes' ability to be federally recognized.

Product details

• Authors: Cristina Azocar
• Publisher: Lexington Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 19.02.2024
• EAN: 9781793640413
• ISBN: 978-1-79364-041-3
• No. of pages: 172
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Media, communication > General, dictionaries; Media Studies, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Journalism, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Media Studies, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Communication Studies, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Industries / Media & Communications, Press & journalism, Communication Studies, News media and journalism, Media studies: Journalism