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In "The Hopi Indians," Walter Hough presents an in-depth anthropological study that masterfully chronicles the unique customs, social structures, and spiritual beliefs of the Hopi people, a Native American tribe in the southwest United States. Written in Hough's articulate prose, the book combines meticulous field research with rich ethnographic detail, bringing to life the nuanced interplay between the Hopi culture and their arid desert environment. Hough'Äôs exploration is situated within the broader context of early 20th-century anthropology, where European and American scholars sought to document and analyze indigenous cultures in a rapidly changing world. Walter Hough, an esteemed ant...
Presents Hopi Indian legends of the Creation, the adventures of the hero Tiyo, and the Twin War Gods and their activities on behalf of the Hopi.
The author draws on extensive research and his own interviews with Hopi elders to present an overview of Hopi prophecies concerning the troubles facing the earth, accompanied by historical and cultural contexts and how Hopi teachings can help western civilization.
Myths and Legends of the Navajo, Pima & Apache are told by two long-time students of the subject.
For the past 100 years, Hopis have had to deal with technological, economic and political changes originating from outside their society. The author documents the ways in which Hopis have used their culture and their socio-political structures to deal with change, focusing on major events in Hopi history. A study of "fourth worlders" coping with a dominant nation state, the book documents Hopi social organization, economy, religion and politics, as well as key events in the history of Hopi-US relations. Despite 100 years of contact with the dominant American culture, Hopi culture today maintains continuity with aboriginal roots while reflecting the impact of the 20th century.
For the past 100 years, Hopis have had to deal with technological, economic and political changes originating from outside their society. The author documents the ways in which Hopis have used their culture and their socio-political structures to deal with change, focusing on major events in Hopi history. A study of "fourth worlders" coping with a dominant nation state, the book documents Hopi social organization, economy, religion and politics, as well as key events in the history of Hopi-US relations. Despite 100 years of contact with the dominant American culture, Hopi culture today maintains continuity with aboriginal roots while reflecting the impact of the 20th century.
Considers (81) H.R. 3476, (81) S. 1407.
Discusses the contrast in lifestyles of the author between his life among whites, and his life with the Hopi