Tag Archives: rhetoric

John Sanchez

Posted on August 21, 2011 by Cynthia (Istá Thó Thó) Coleman Emery

I met John Sanchez a few years ago at a Native American Studies conference in Tucson, where he was presenting a paper on Indian journalism. We were among a small cadre of academics working in media studies, who shared an … Continue reading →

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Ancestors

Posted on August 14, 2011 by Cynthia (Istá Thó Thó) Coleman Emery

Today I’m in St. Louis where my forebear Henri Chatillon carved out a life in the 1800s as a scout, most notably to Francis Parkman, who wrote the best–seller, The Oregon Trail. Chatillon is described lovingly by Parkman as courtly, … Continue reading →

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Death Tax and Frankenfoods

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Cynthia (Istá Thó Thó) Coleman Emery

This week I’m presenting a paper to a national gathering of professors who look at messages and sundry forms of communication. My colleague and I are going out on a limb, asking whether some messages—by their very wording–prevent further scrutiny.

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Fatty Nation, Tubby Town

Posted on July 31, 2011 by Cynthia (Istá Thó Thó) Coleman Emery

When the local obesity group landed a $7.5 million grant from the CDC to advocate for healthy food choices, organizers were joyous. A campaign was launched with advertisements on billboards and busses in Portland that announce “you just ate 16 … Continue reading →

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Roll on Columbia

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Cynthia (Istá Thó Thó) Coleman Emery

The Columbia River has long been sacrosanct for Pacific Northwest Indians, who consider it an integral feature of their lives and spirit. Researching the mediated discourse and public opinion about tribal issues arising from the river has opened my eyes … Continue reading →

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Intuition

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Cynthia (Istá Thó Thó) Coleman Emery

From a scientific view, intuition can be a curse.

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Table of Contents

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Cynthia (Istá Thó Thó) Coleman Emery

I am grateful to be part of a cohort of academics who have been pulled together to write a new 2-volume book on American Indians and Popular Culture for a textbook that will be published this year. Yesterday the editor … Continue reading →

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Why Study Media?

Posted on June 15, 2011 by Cynthia (Istá Thó Thó) Coleman Emery

A colleague made an off-handed comment that studying news media framing lacks value. But I argue that, particularly when it comes to science and Indians, news reports can be illuminating. In both cases, most Americans glean information about science and … Continue reading →

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Why Study Science Communication?

Posted on June 5, 2011 by Cynthia (Istá Thó Thó) Coleman Emery

One of the reviewers of my proposed book (heavy emphasis on the proposed) asked me, “Why should readers care about science communication?” I take it for granted, I guess, that knowing how we think about risks to ourselves and others, … Continue reading →

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When Science Confirms What We Already Know

Posted on June 4, 2011 by Cynthia (Istá Thó Thó) Coleman Emery

One of my favorite moments at the salmon conference I attended this week came when Yakama tribal elder Tony Washines greeted a crowd of policy-makers, scientists and attentive listeners. He smiled and said, “Good morning my relatives. Good morning my … Continue reading →

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