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Dancing in the Dark: A Cultural History of the Great Depression

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

by Morris Dickstein

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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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Text is clean and unmarked in tight and bright covers. Spine is not creased. Volume appears unused. From the back cover, "This vibrant portrait of 1930s culture masterly explores the anxiety and hope, the despair and surprising optimism of distressed Americans during the Great Depression. Morris Dickstein has brought together a staggering range of material - from epic Dust Bowl migrations to zany screwball comedies."
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  • Title Dancing in the Dark: A Cultural History of the Great Depression
  • Author Morris Dickstein
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition [ Edition: Repri
  • Condition Used - Fine
  • Pages 598
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher W. W. Norton & Company, New York And London
  • Date 2010-09
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Bibliography, Illustrated, Index, Price on Product - Canadian, Table of Contents
  • Bookseller's Inventory # 2bc1501659
  • 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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