"Examines episodes from the popular TV series Star Trek, ST: Next Generation, ST: Voyager, My Favorite Martian, Quantum Leap, and The Adventures of Superman to discuss how Native Americans have been stereotyped in TV science fiction.-Author uses interviews with Native American individuals and focus groups to discuss the reality of Native American life as opposed to media stereotypes. She also explores why Native American culture has been a popular theme in science fiction"--Provided by publisher.