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Dancing in the Dark: A Cultural History of the Great Depression Paperback - 2010

by Morris Dickstein

In this timely cultural history of the 1930s, Dickstein explores the anxiety and hope, the despair and surprising optimism of distressed Americans at a time of dire economic dislocation. Bringing together a staggering range of materials, this eloquent work highlights the pivotal role of culture and government intervention in hard times.


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Hailed as one of the best books of 2009 by the New York Times and the Los Angeles Times, this vibrant portrait of 1930s culture masterfully explores the anxiety and hope, the despair and surprising optimism of distressed Americans during the Great Depression. Morris Dickstein, whom Norman Mailer called "one of our best and most distinguished critics of American literature," has brought together a staggering range of material-from epic Dust Bowl migrations to zany screwball comedies, elegant dance musicals, wildly popular swing bands, and streamlined Deco designs. Exploding the myth that Depression culture was merely escapist, Dickstein concentrates on the dynamic energy of the arts, and the resulting lift they gave to the nation's morale. A fresh and exhilarating analysis of one of America's most remarkable artistic periods, with Dancing in the Dark Dickstein delivers a monumental critique.

A New York Times Notable Book, Los Angeles Times Favorite Book, San Francisco Chronicle Best Book of 2009, and Huffington Post Best Book.

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  • Title Dancing in the Dark: A Cultural History of the Great Depression
  • Author Morris Dickstein
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition [ Edition: Repri
  • Pages 626
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher W. W. Norton & Company, New York and London
  • Date 2010-09-06
  • Illustrated Yes
  • ISBN 9780393338768 / 0393338762
  • Weight 1.06 lbs (0.48 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.22 x 6.18 x 1.1 in (20.88 x 15.70 x 2.79 cm)
  • Themes
    • Chronological Period: 1930's
    • Chronological Period: 20th Century
  • Library of Congress subjects Depressions - 1929 - United States, United States - History - 1919-1933
  • Dewey Decimal Code 973.91

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  • New York Times Book Review, 09/26/2010, Page 24
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