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The Function of dance in human society; a seminar directed by Franziska Boas.

Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextSeries: Dance horizons series 32Publication details: Brooklyn, N.Y., Dance horizons [1972?]Edition: [2d ed.]Description: 63 p. plates. 20 cmISBN:
  • 0871270323
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 793.3
LOC classification:
  • GV1595 .F86 1972
Contents:
Introductory note / Franziska Boas -- Dance and music in the life of the Northwest coast Indians of North America (Kwakiutl) / Franz Boas -- Function of dance forms in primitive African communities / Geoffrey Gorer -- Dance and dance-drama in Haiti / Harold Courlander -- Form and function of the dance in Bali / Claire Holt.
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Books (30-Day Checkout) Books (30-Day Checkout) Nash Library General Stacks GV1595.F86 1972 1 Available 33710000580600

Republication of the 1944 ed. published by the Boas School, New York, with a new introd.

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Introductory note / Franziska Boas -- Dance and music in the life of the Northwest coast Indians of North America (Kwakiutl) / Franz Boas -- Function of dance forms in primitive African communities / Geoffrey Gorer -- Dance and dance-drama in Haiti / Harold Courlander -- Form and function of the dance in Bali / Claire Holt.