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High Stakes: Florida Seminole Gaming And Sovereignty,Used
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In 1979, Florida Seminoles Opened The First Tribally Operated Highstakes Bingo Hall In North America. At The Time, Their Annual Budget Stood At Less Than $2 Million. By 2006, Net Income From Gaming Had Surpassed $600 Million. This Dramatic Shift From Poverty To Relative Economic Security Has Created Tangible Benefits For Tribal Citizens, Including Employment, Universal Health Insurance, And Social Services. Renewed Political Selfgovernance And Economic Strength Have Reversed Decades Of U.S. Settlerstate Control. At The Same Time, Gaming Has Brought New Dilemmas To Reservation Communities And Triggered Outside Accusations That Seminoles Are Sacrificing Their Culture By Embracing Capitalism. In High Stakes, Jessica R. Cattelino Tells The Story Of Seminoles Complex Efforts To Maintain Politically And Culturally Distinct Values In A Time Of New Prosperity.Cattelino Presents A Vivid Ethnographic Account Of The History And Consequences Of Seminole Gaming. Drawing On Research Conducted With Tribal Permission, She Describes Casino Operations, Chronicles The Everyday Life And History Of The Seminole Tribe, And Shares The Insights Of Individual Seminoles. At The Same Time, She Unravels The Complex Connections Among Cultural Difference, Economic Power, And Political Rights. Through Analyses Of Seminole Housing, Museum And Language Programs, Legal Disputes, And Everyday Activities, She Shows How Seminoles Use Gaming Revenue To Enact Their Sovereignty. They Do So In Part, She Argues, Through Relations Of Interdependency With Others. High Stakes Compels Rethinking Of The Conditions Of Indigeneity, The Power Of Money, And The Meaning Of Sovereignty.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'High Stakes: Florida Seminole Gaming and Sovereignty'? A: The book explores the history and impact of high-stakes gaming on the Florida Seminole Tribe, focusing on their journey from poverty to economic prosperity and the cultural implications of embracing capitalism.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'High Stakes: Florida Seminole Gaming and Sovereignty' is Jessica R. Cattelino.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include economic power, political rights, cultural identity, and the complexities of sovereignty as experienced by the Seminole Tribe through gaming.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 304 pages.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as 'New'.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'High Stakes' published? A: The book was published on August 4, 2008.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone interested in indigenous studies? A: Yes, the book is suitable for those interested in indigenous studies, particularly regarding the economic and cultural aspects of the Seminole Tribe.
- Q: What kind of research did the author conduct for this book? A: Jessica R. Cattelino conducted ethnographic research with tribal permission, focusing on casino operations and the everyday life of the Seminole Tribe.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to learn about the complexities of indigenous sovereignty, the impact of gaming on tribal communities, and the balance between cultural preservation and economic development.