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"American Indians and the American Imaginary" considers the power
of representations of Native Americans in American public culture.
The book s wide-ranging case studies move from colonial captivity
narratives to modern film, from the camp fire to the sports arena,
from legal and scholarly texts to tribally-controlled museums and
cultural centers.The author s ethnographic approach to what she
calls representational practices focus on the emergence, use, and
transformation of representations in the course of social life.
Central themes include identity and otherness, indigenous cultural
politics, and cultural memory, property, performance, citizenship,
and transformation. "American Indians and the American Imaginary"
will interest general readers as well as scholars and students in
anthropology, history, literature, education, cultural studies,
gender studies, American Studies, and Native American and
Indigenous Studies. It is essential reading for those interested in
the processes through which national, tribal, and indigenous
identities have been imagined, contested, and refigured. "
This book reexamines the Anglo-American literary genre known as the
?Indian captivity narrative? in the context of the complex
historical practice of captivity across cultural borders in
colonial North America. This detailed and nuanced study of the
relationship between practice and representation on the one hand,
and identity and alterity on the o
American Indians and the American Imaginary considers the power of
representations of Native Americans in American public culture. The
book's wide-ranging case studies move from colonial captivity
narratives to modern film, from the camp fire to the sports arena,
from legal and scholarly texts to tribally-controlled museums and
cultural centres. The author's ethnographic approach to what she
calls "representational practices" focus on the emergence, use, and
transformation of representations in the course of social life.
Central themes include identity and otherness, indigenous cultural
politics, and cultural memory, property, performance, citizenship
and transformation. American Indians and the American Imaginary
will interest general readers as well as scholars and students in
anthropology, history, literature, education, cultural studies,
gender studies, American Studies, and Native American and
Indigenous Studies. It is essential reading for those interested in
the processes through which national, tribal, and indigenous
identities have been imagined, contested, and refigured.
Restyled, and with fresh new photography, Crochet for the Absolute
Beginner is the ideal novice's guide, containing crochet expert
Pauline Turner's clear, step-by-step guidance, inspiring projects
and helpful hints and tips. The close-up photography and
no-nonsense advice leads beginners through the basic stitches and
techniques, showing them exactly what they should be doing, while
the exciting projects - from scarves and bags to lacework -
gradually increase in difficulty to challenge and inspire the
reader as they progress through the book. The smaller, wire-bound
format is ideal for crafters, as it will fit comfortably into a bag
and will sit open while in use for easy reference. Previously
published as Beginner's Guide to Crochet; ISBN 9781903975466
Addressing the origins of racism and oppression in American
society, this book provides an analysis of the political,
psychological and spiritual climate that made possible the
imprisonment and slaughter of American Indians by the British
between 1576 and 1736. It describes the capture and manipulation of
fabled Indians such as Squanto (who brought seeds of maize to
starving pilgrims and taught them how to cultivate it) and
Pocahontas (the Indian Princess), as well as the early Inuit. The
author goes beyond these isolated incidences of captivity to
explore the underlying impulse to capture - the tradition of
oppression. She looks at a range of fundamental issues, including
human prey, clerical authority, wilderness seduction and colonial
power, and the book is laced with photographs and captivity
narratives and romances written by captives as well as captors.
Finishing Techniques for Crochet provides enthuasiasts with the
technical know-how to create garments which fit as well as they
look. Professional and seasoned crocheters know how to make
well-crafted garments, and as a knitter, you deserve the same
polished look from your designs. Finishing Techniques for Crochet
provides enthuasiasts with the technical know-how to create
garments which fit as well as they look. From creating a slip knot
to slipping your first stitch, from working with colour to joining
new yarns, the book provides a one-stop foundation to the most
popular techniques and explains how to work each method properly.
When you're ready to move on, discover techniques for proper
shaping and sizing as well as seaming. Furthermore, if you're
looking for a decorative finish to your garments, one chapter
features examples of how to embellish your projects with beads,
pompoms, fringes and tassels. What about tailoring? Creating the
perfect buttonholes or a lining to your latest jacket will never be
easier. Whether you're a student learning how to cast on your first
stitch or an expert knitter who simply wants to improve an old
skill, Finishing Techniques for Crochet will be an invaluable
addition to any crochet library.
Until the twenty-first century, Tunisian crochet was a little-used
style of crochet that was considered relatively simple and
unadventurous. Fortunately, nowadays, that has all changed. The Art
of Tunisian Crochet offers a comprehensive exploration of what is
an often underestimated technique that combines both knitting and
crochet principles. The book takes the reader from the technique's
relatively young history, dispelling common misassumptions, to the
exciting possibilities available to the crafter today. This
beautifully illustrated book includes the origin of Tunisian
crochet; advantages and disadvantages of materials and equipment;
the limitless variations of the basic Tunisian simple stitch;
achieving the unexpected ethereal look of Tunisian lace; exploring
a creative variety of texture and colour, and finally,
incorporating Tunisian crochet with other crafts.
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