McNeill, WH

Keeping Together in Time: Dance and Drill in Human History

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ISBN 13:: 9780674502307
author:: McNeill, WH
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Harvard University Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 1997
Pages:: 216
Dimensions:: 21.3 x 14.5 x 1.5 cm
Genre:: Social Psychology Textbook
Condition:: New
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William H. McNeill's Keeping Together in Time explores how coordinated rhythmic movement has shaped human history and community. From ancient cultures to modern societies, McNeill uncovers evidence that shared movement, whether dance or military drill, fosters cooperation and improves group survival. Through a wide range of examples, including the behavior of chimpanzees, festival dances, and military formations, McNeill reveals how rhythmic movement evokes powerful emotional sensations, such as "muscular bonding". These sensations, he argues, are key to creating and sustaining human communities. A fascinating study that sheds new light on the role of movement in human society.

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