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Playing Ourselves: Interpreting Native Histories at Historic Reconstructions (American Association for State and Local History),Used
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Across North America, hundreds of reconstructed Oliving historyO sites, which traditionally presented history from a primarily European perspective, have hired Native staff in an attempt to communicate a broader view of the past. Playing Ourselves explores this major shift in representation, using detailed observations of five historic sites in the U.S. and Canada to both discuss the theoretical aspects of Native cultural performance and advise interpreters and their managers on how to more effectively present an inclusive history. Drawing on anthropology, history, cultural performance, crosscultural encounters, material culture theory, and public history, author Laura Peers examines Oliving historyO sites as locations of cultural performance where core beliefs about society, crosscultural relationships, and history are performed. In the process, she emphasizes how choices made in the communication of history can both challenge these core beliefs about the past and improve crosscultural relations in the present.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Playing Ourselves'? A: 'Playing Ourselves' explores the shift in representation at living history sites across North America, focusing on how Native staff communicate a broader view of history.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Playing Ourselves' is Laura Peers.
- Q: What type of book is 'Playing Ourselves'? A: 'Playing Ourselves' is categorized as a criticism book that examines Native histories at historic reconstructions.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'Playing Ourselves' contains 242 pages.
- Q: When was 'Playing Ourselves' published? A: 'Playing Ourselves' was published on March 15, 2007.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: 'Playing Ourselves' is listed as a new book in good condition.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'Playing Ourselves' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What insights can I expect from 'Playing Ourselves'? A: The book provides insights into Native cultural performance and offers advice for interpreters on presenting inclusive histories.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic purposes? A: Yes, 'Playing Ourselves' draws on anthropology, history, and cultural theories, making it suitable for academic study.
- Q: What themes does 'Playing Ourselves' cover? A: 'Playing Ourselves' covers themes of cultural performance, cross-cultural encounters, and the impact of historical representation.