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Dancing in the Streets
- A History of Collective Joy
- Letto da: Pam Ward
- Durata: 9 ore e 29 min
- Categorie: Politica e Scienze sociali, Scienze sociali
Sintesi dell'editore
Ehrenreich uncovers the origins of communal celebration in human biology and culture, showing that such mass festivities have been indigenous to the West since the ancient Greeks. Though suppressed by elites who fear the undermining of social hierarchies, outbreaks of group revelry still persist, Ehrenreich shows, pointing to the 1960s rock-and-roll rebellion and the more recent "carnivalization" of sports.
Original, exhilarating, and deeply optimistic, Dancing in the Streets shows that we are innately social beings, impelled to share our joy and thereby envision a peaceable future.
"A serious look at communal celebrations, well documented and presented with assurance and flair." (Kirkus Reviews)
"Ehrenreich writes with grace and clarity in a fascinating, wide-ranging, and generous account." (Publishers Weekly)
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- Emma Goldman
- 20/04/2019
Oddly leaves out the largest phenomenon of celebration in N. America
I enjoyed this book but... New Orleans is and has been a city defined and moulded, more than anything else, by a culture of non spectator celebration for hundreds of years. Strange to go so in depth about sports and rock n roll without even mentioning the most vibrant and consistent group ecstasy the USA holds. Makes me suspect of the other information in the book. Has she never been to the many month celebrations of Mardi Gras? No mention of Mardi Gras Indians. No mention of the parade culture.
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- Brendan
- 18/12/2010
Such an important, unique work
The beginning starts out a little slower, but WELL worth waiting it out as it moves forward chronologically....just clearly represents a serious, creative level of research and shines a light and what amounts to be a sad reality about the lack of meaningful, collective opportunities to just enjoy life with those around us (through food, drink, music, even dancing).
I hope it helps drive a real push for more of exactly those things, and i know myself that i want to do anything i can, even in small ways, to push all of that.
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- brad rothman
- 17/01/2019
Very Interesting
The author gives an amazing account of festivity and communal ecstasy throughout history. From paleolithic man, Dionysian rites, early Christian practices, all the way through the rock revolution and modern sports craze, the story of our desire to break down boundaries and live joyously and the authority which finds itself constantly threatened by unity of the little people. An argument is made that we are still missing something that may never be truly regained outside of music festivals and family religious groups which may still practice the age old traditions of ecstatic rites.
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- William
- 14/09/2016
Eye Opening
Great book. Very informative about dance and music across cultures. I could see the effects it has had on my life and many of those around me. This book has inspired me to make changes that are fun and will last four generations to come.
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- Wiley
- 15/03/2016
Not for celebration
The tone of the audio was surprisingly condescending. I was expecting at least neutral. Content was accurate though.
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- Kevin M. Smith
- 27/02/2016
Romp through civilization
A good read for those interested in anthropology, evolution and the forces such as hierarchies which have attempted to mute the irrepressible human instinct for collective joy.
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- Joseph Dindinger
- 19/10/2017
Poor
Very shoddy historical work in this book. So many glaring logical fallacies and inaccuracies that I had to stop mid way...
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- Mary
- 21/10/2009
Shades of lectures past
I tried to listen, but gave up. This reminded me of my worst courses in grad school, required ones given by professors who stood woodenly in front of the class and read their magnum opus to us in a monotone.
And, like the worst of them, it contained no revelations before I was mentally asleep.