Swinging the machine: modernity, technology and african american culture between the world wars
Auteur :
Dinerstein, Joel
Éditeur :
University of Massachusetts Press
ISBN :
9781558493834
Date de publication :
4 avr. 2003
Dimensions :
22,9 x 16,2 x 2,7 cm
Poids :
630 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
During the interwar period in 20th century America, innovative forms of music and dance helped a newly urbanized population cope with the increased mechanization of modern life. This work argues that it was African American culture that ultimately provided the means of this social adaptation.