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The Story of the Haka
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The Haka Book Limited, New Zealand
ISBN 10 : 0473052385
ISBN 13 : 9780473052386
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Paperback. Etat : Fair. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration. N° de réf. du vendeur GOR005838844
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The Story of the Haka
Edité par
The Haka Book Limited, New Zealand
ISBN 10 : 0473052385
ISBN 13 : 9780473052386
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Paperback. Etat : Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. N° de réf. du vendeur GOR002407612
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The Story of the Haka
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The Haka Book Limited, 1998
ISBN 10 : 0473052385
ISBN 13 : 9780473052386
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Vendeur : Crappy Old Books, Barry, Royaume-Uni
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Paperback. Etat : Good. The Story of the Haka (1998) by David Clements. The Haka Book Limited. ISBN: 9780473052386 . Condition: Good. There are not many cultural traditions that can silence an entire stadium before a ball has even been kicked. The haka is one of them. To many people, it begins and ends with New Zealand?s rugby team staring ferociously into the middle distance while thousands of spectators collectively decide that perhaps supporting the opposition was a mistake after all. But, as David Clements makes abundantly clear in The Story of the Haka , there is vastly more to this remarkable tradition than televised sporting intimidation. Published in 1998, this book explores the origins, history and meaning of the haka, tracing its place within MÄori culture long before television cameras and international sporting fixtures introduced it to audiences around the globe. It reminds us that what many see as a pre-match ritual is, in fact, part of a rich cultural heritage encompassing celebration, mourning, welcome, challenge, unity and remembrance. In other words, it wasn?t invented simply to make nervous fly-halves spill their water bottles. One of the pleasures of this book is discovering just how layered the haka really is. Like many traditions that become internationally famous, it risks being reduced to a single familiar image. Yet behind every movement, every chant and every gesture lies history, symbolism and centuries of cultural continuity. The louder the modern stadium becomes, the more impressive it is that these traditions continue to retain their original significance. David Clements writes with the enthusiasm of someone determined to explain not only what the haka is, but why it matters. Along the way, readers gain insights into MÄori history, customs and identity, as well as the evolution of the haka into one of the world?s most recognisable cultural performances. It becomes clear that understanding the haka means understanding something much larger than sport. Of course, the haka has also become one of those rare phenomena that people enthusiastically imitate with wildly varying degrees of success. Every school sports day, corporate team-building exercise and overconfident wedding reception seems to produce at least one enthusiastic attempt. The results generally fall somewhere between heartfelt tribute and synchronised confusion. Like flamenco dancing or Scottish bagpipes, it is one of those traditions that appears deceptively straightforward until one realises that genuine mastery involves considerably more than shouting loudly. Reading this book today is also a reminder of how cultural appreciation has evolved. It encourages respect through understanding rather than novelty, inviting readers to appreciate the haka as an expression of living culture rather than simply an unforgettable sporting spectacle. In doing so, it enriches every future viewing of it, whether on the rugby field or elsewhere. This copy remains in good condition , making it an excellent addition for rugby enthusiasts, students of MÄori history, collectors of New Zealand books or anyone fascinated by traditions that have travelled from local custom to global recognition without losing their essential character. From Crappy Old Books ?because some books explain a sport, others explain a people, and a fortunate few manage to explain why one became impossible to imagine without the other. Just don?t expect that finishing the final chapter will suddenly equip you to perform the haka yourself. Reading about it is considerably easier than doing it justice in front of 80,000 spectators. N° de réf. du vendeur 6892
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The Story of the Haka
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The Haka Book Limited, Hamilton, 1998
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Vendeur : Matheson Sports International Limited, Auckland, Nouvelle-Zélande
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Soft cover. Etat : Very Good. 1st Edition. The Book of the Haka, what is the Haka, types of Haka, Women and the Haka, Haka at War, rugby and the Haka, Kiwi's and the Haka, the story of 'Ka Mate Ka Mate'. Easy to read and understand. N° de réf. du vendeur 014736
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The Story of the Haka
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Etat : good. Befriedigend/Good: Durchschnittlich erhaltenes Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit Gebrauchsspuren, aber vollständigen Seiten. / Describes the average WORN book or dust jacket that has all the pages present. N° de réf. du vendeur M00473052385-G
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The Story of the Haka
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The Haka Book Limited, New Zealand, 1998
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ISBN 13 : 9780473052386
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Vendeur : Greener Books, London, Royaume-Uni
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Etat : Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. N° de réf. du vendeur I22B-07446
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The Story of the Haka
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The Haka Book Limited, New Zealand, New Zealand, 1998
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ISBN 13 : 9780473052386
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