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In Lakota Hoops, anthropologist Alan Klein trains his experienced eye on the ways that Lakota traditions find a seamless expression in the sport. In a variety of way such as weaving time-honored religious practices into the game or extending the warrior spirit of Crazy Horse to the players on the court, basketball has become a preferred way of finding continuity with the past. But the game is also well suited to the present and has become the largest regular gathering for all Lakota, promoting national pride as well as a venue for the community to creatively and aggressively confront white bigotry when needed.
Richly researched and filled with interviews with Pine Ridge residents, including both male and female players, Lakota Hoops offers a compelling look at the highs and lows of a community that has made basketball its own.
Illustrations | 10 black & white images |
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Pages | 254 |
Dimensions | 229 x 152 |
Date Published | 30 Jun 2020 |
Publisher | Rutgers University Press |
Series | Critical Issues in Sport and Society |
Subject/s | Indigenous peoples   Sociology: sport & leisure   Basketball   |