Dancing at Halftime
Carol Spindel
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Dancing at Halftime
Published
2000
Publisher
New York University Press
Pages
310
ISBN-13
9780814771105
Description
"Dancing at Halftime takes the reader on a journey through the American imagination where our thinking about American Indians has been, and is still being, shaped. Dancing at Halftime is the story of Carol Spindel's determination to understand why her adopted town is so passionately attached to Chief Illiniwek, the American Indian mascot of the University of Illinois. She rummages through our national attic, holding dusty souvenirs from world's fairs and wild west shows, Edward Curtis photographs, Boy Scout handbooks, and faded football programs up to the light. Outside stadiums, while American Indian Movement protestors burn effigies, she listens to both activists and the fans who resent their attacks. Inside hearing rooms and high schools, she poses questions to linguists, lawyers, and university alumni.". "A work of both persuasion and compassion, Dancing at Halftime reminds us that in America, where Pontiac is a car and Tecumseh a summer camp, Indians are often our symbolic servants, serving as mascots and metaphors that express our longings to become "native" Americans, and to feel at home in our own land."--BOOK JACKET.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Dancing at Halftime?
This edition of Dancing at Halftime has approximately 310 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Dancing at Halftime?
For most readers, Dancing at Halftime typically takes between 6h 28m and 4h 18m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 77,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 10m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 11 days • Estimated word count: 77,500 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Dancing at Halftime?
The estimated word count for Dancing at Halftime is approximately 77,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Dancing at Halftime?
Dancing at Halftime was written by Carol Spindel.
When was Dancing at Halftime published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2000. The original work may have been published on a different date.