The Pawnee Ghost Dance Hand Game: A Study Of Cultural Change (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781436690454)

The Pawnee Ghost Dance Hand Game: A Study of Cultural Change by Alexander Lesser is a comprehensive exploration of the Pawnee tribe's traditional hand game, which was a central part of their culture and spiritual practices. The book examines how the game evolved over time and how it was affected by the Pawnee's contact with Europeans and other Native American tribes.Lesser's study is based on extensive fieldwork and interviews with members of the Pawnee tribe, as well as historical research into the game's origins and development. He delves into the symbolism and meaning behind the hand game, exploring its role in Pawnee cosmology and its significance in social and political contexts.The book also looks at the impact of colonialism and assimilation on the Pawnee and their traditional practices, including the hand game. Lesser examines how the game was adapted and modified in response to these external pressures, and how it continues to be a vital part of Pawnee cultural identity today.Overall, The Pawnee Ghost Dance Hand Game is a fascinating and insightful study of a complex and culturally significant tradition, shedding light on the ways in which Native American communities have adapted and persevered in the face of cultural change and external pressures.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Alexander Lesser
ISBN-10: 1436690455
ISBN-13: 9781436690454
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/13/2008
Pages: 356
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.52lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.94d