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The Native American contest powwow : cultural tethering theory /

This book examines the contest powwow to better understand what it means to participants and how it carries on the beauty of Native American culture. The authors assess how competitive dancing aligns with and differs from traditional sports while introducing their concept of Cultural Tethering Theor...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Aicinena, Steven (Author), Ziyanak, Sebahattin (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Lanham, Maryland : Lexington Books, [2021].
Subjects:
Powwows.
Indian dance.
Indians of North America > Cultural assimilation > United States.
Description
Summary:This book examines the contest powwow to better understand what it means to participants and how it carries on the beauty of Native American culture. The authors assess how competitive dancing aligns with and differs from traditional sports while introducing their concept of Cultural Tethering Theory to understand its importance.
Physical Description:vii, 222 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 189-213) and index.
ISBN:9781666900910
1666900915