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Dancing in the Streets
Barbara Ehrenreich
A History of Collective Joy
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Dancing in the Streets (2008) explores the deep-rooted origins of communal celebration in human biology and culture, highlighting universal elements like carnival, music-making, and dance. It reveals how such practices were integral to Western traditions – from the ancient Greek worship of Dionysus to medieval Christianity as a “danced religion”.
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Cultural historians interested in the social and cultural evolution of civilizations Social activists keen to reclaim our legacy of community and collective joy Artists and performers delving into the cultural contexts of their creative practice
