Ehrenreich, Barbara

Dancing in the Streets: A History of Collective Joy

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ISBN 13:: 9781847080080
author:: Ehrenreich, Barbara
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Granta Books
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2008
Pages:: 240
Dimensions:: 129 mm X 198 mm
Genre:: Anthropology
Condition:: New
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Dancing in the Streets: A History of Collective Joy by Barbara Ehrenreich The origins of communal celebration in human culture are rooted in our biology and shared experiences. Ehrenreich explores how elements such as masking, carnival, music-making, and dance have been present throughout history, from ancient Greek worship of Dionysus to medieval Christian practices. In this engaging and scholarly work, Ehrenreich examines the evolution of communal celebrations, revealing how they were once viewed as a natural part of Western culture. However, as European societies began to change, these festivities were increasingly seen as foreign and savage. Ehrenreich's book offers a fresh perspective on this topic, shedding light on the complexities of human culture and the power of collective joy. With its humane, witty, and impassioned tone, Dancing in the Streets is a thought-provoking read that will generate debate and reflection.

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