The Matachines Dance: A Ritual Dance of the Indian Pueblos and Mexicano/Hispano Communities (Southwest Heritage")

Now in paperback, this classic work is accompanied by a short foreword by the author. The volume describes Rodrg̕uez's research of this dance form, which is performed in the American Southwest, and includes many b&w photos and some maps. The study won awards when it was first published, in 1996. Rodrg̕uez teaches anthropology at the U. of New Mexico. Annotation 2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)