In this major collection, Hoffman (English, Athens Technical College, Georgia; founder, American Indian Literatures and Cultures area, American Culture Association) spearheads multi-disciplinary contributors in highlighting American Indian peoples and their diverse cultures and countering pop culture stereotypes--e.g., that all tribes have successful gaming enterprises. The media construction of Native identity is traced to early radio and Westerns, and countered by films about indigenous peoples made by such Native directors as Sherman Alexie and Valerie Red-Horse. Volume 1 also treats the controversy over the ownership of Native remains, use of digital media to preserve Native languages, role of sports in and beyond Indian boarding schools, and the American Indian movement. Volume 2 surveys American Indian literature, arts and crafts, and museum treatments. The volumes feature photographs. Annotation ©2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)