Radically rethinks the theoretical parameters through which we interpret both current and past ideas of captivity; adoption; and slavery among Native American societies in an interdisciplinary perspective. Highlights the importance of the interaction between perceptions; representations and lived experience associated with the facts of slavery.
#696036 in Books University Of Chicago Press 2011-03-30 2009-11-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x 1.30 x 6.00l; 1.10 #File Name: 0226895149376 pages
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful. Thought provoking examination of how yoga was really practicedBy ShannonThis book examines how yoga has been practiced historically; in contrast to how yoga is described in the official literature. It is well written and as compelling to read as an fantastic novel; yet provides a deeply insightful approach to the historical record. The book ranges from the oldest visual and textual references to yoga to the development of modern postural practice. Be prepared to have your opinions about yoga challenged in an entertaining and thought-provoking manner.15 of 16 people found the following review helpful. dense but informativeBy sykchThis is definitely not for the casual reader...it's dense with hypothesis; examples; citations; quotes; lists...almost written like a thesis; and geared for the academic reader. Editorially; it is not organized for the average Jane/Joe...you will get lost in the density of the supporting examples...it is not an easy read; but it is nevertheless informative.For example; the word yogi; according to the author; denoted a cannibalistic Bacchus-like character; and/or a shape(human)-shifter. Only much later did "yogi" take on more a positive; spiritual context. At the same time; "yogi" could also denote a charlatan; a side-show (man could hold his breath for one hour; etc); and even a grifter. There is even some interesting information on the Naths and their political power.Yogi/yogini did not always mean a person who does stretching poses to get ready for meditation; nor did it denote a spiritual leader. The author contends that it was only in recent history that asanas (positions) were established; and that more positive associations were linked to yogis. And it will surprise you to know of the actual origin and context of asana. This latter information is not terribly new (see Paul Brunyon and NE Sjoman); and is only briefly discussed in this book.I do agree with others reviewers in that the shamanistic aspect of the yogi is not as emphasized as much as the sinister aspect; but this may have been addressed in previous writings. Also; the author is probably trying to draw readers to yoga history by giving the topic a little more controversy.If you want a fast; easy; history of yoga; I would read the preface to "Yoga" by Linda Sparrowe; but if you already have a few yoga history books on the shelf; this would be a good addition to your learning.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy IziFascinating subject matter; rarely touched by our white-washed Yogi-Guru-Tantra-Bhagshwami-whatever-xenophobic new fad culture
