Indianthusiasm Indigenous Responses
“Indianthusiasm Indigenous Responses” by Hartmut Lutz, published by Wilfrid Laurier University Press in 2020, explores the European fascination with Indigenous peoples of North America, particularly through the lens of nineteenth-century German colonial imagination. This edition, comprising 249 pages, delves into how this fascination, often romanticized, has evolved into a significant cultural phenomenon in Germany, including theme parks and hobbyist activities that engage various social groups in Indigenous practices.
The book features interviews with twelve Indigenous authors, artists, and scholars who provide critical insights into the German interest in North American Indigenous cultures. It connects the fields of German Studies and Indigenous Studies, examining the complexities of Indianthusiasm and its impact on Indigenous communities in Germany and beyond. Readers will find a thoughtful analysis of how this fascination has created both challenges and opportunities for Indigenous peoples, making it a significant contribution to discussions in history, anthropology, and cultural studies.
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Indianthusiasm refers to the European fascination with, and fantasies about, Indigenous peoples of North America, and has its roots in nineteenth-century German colonial imagination. Often manifested in romanticized representations of the past, Indianthusiasm has developed into a veritable industry in Germany and other European nations: there are Western and so-called “Indian” theme parks and a German hobbyist scene that attract people of all social backgrounds and ages to join camps and clubs that practise beading, powwow dancing, and Indigenous lifestyles.
Containing interviews with twelve Indigenous authors, artists, and scholars who comment on the German fascination with North American Indigenous Peoples, Indianthusiasm is the first collection to present Indigenous critiques and assessments of this phenomenon. The volume connects two disciplines and strands of scholarship: German Studies and Indigenous Studies, focusing on how Indianthusiam has created both barriers and opportunities for Indigenous peoples with Germans and in Germany.
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