Hancock, Black Hawk
American Allegory
- ISBN 13:
- 9780226043104
- author:
- Hancock, Black Hawk
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- University of Chicago Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 280
- Dimensions:
- 22.86 x 15.24 x 2.03 centimetres
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Anthropology,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Lindy Hop holds profound political meaning, according to Ralph Ellison. This dance form, once billed as "America's True National Folk Dance", has a lasting impact on American culture. In "American Allegory", Black Hawk Hancock explores the racial tension surrounding white use of black cultural forms through an embedded and embodied ethnography of two Chicago dance worlds: Lindy and Steppin'. Hancock delves into the institutionalization of racial disparities, offering insights into the intersection of race and culture in America. By examining new forms of appropriation in an era of multiculturalism, Hancock sheds light on the complex dynamics at play. Through participant-observation and interviews, Hancock brings to the surface the racial tension that surrounds white use of black cultural forms, providing a nuanced understanding of this sensitive topic.
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