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Sherman Alexie's cultural imperialism
The Native American novelist thinks Ian Frazier had no business writing "On the Rez." He may have some trespasses of his own to answer for.

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By Jonathan Miles

February 14, 2000 |
salon.com | February 14, 2000

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