Description
Book SynopsisLong before Hopis won trophy cups or received acclaim in American newspapers, Hopi clan runners competed against each other on and below their mesas–and when they won footraces, they received rain.
Hopi Runners provides a window into this venerable tradition at a time of great consequence for Hopi culture.
Trade ReviewHopi Runners is much more than an exquisite history of sport; it is a masterful interpretation of culture, identity, and power in motion. It elevates our appreciation for athletes and athletic traditions often forgotten while deepening our understanding of the social worlds that created and celebrated them. The book shines as an example of the power of thinking of indigenous achievements, interpretations, and actors in context. Indeed, one of the greatest strengths and pleasures of this book lies in its counter-readings that both draw on dominant accounts and unsettle them, unpacking preoccupations and biases, highlighting silences, and rerouting indigenous peoples and perspectives."" - C. Richard King, author of
Redskins: Insult and Brand
