Provoking Democracy

Provoking Democracy
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Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages : 256
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ISBN-10 : 9780470766255
ISBN-13 : 0470766255
Rating : 4/5 (55 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Provoking Democracy by : Caroline Levine

Download or read book Provoking Democracy written by Caroline Levine and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-04-15 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A provocative and compelling book that explores the complex relationship between democracy and avant-garde art, offering a surprising new perspective on the critical role that the arts play in democratic governance at home and abroad. Covers a broad range of topics, from disputes over public art, copyright, and obscenity, to the operations of the House Un-American Activities Committee during the Cold War Highlights detailed and at times shocking debates over the role of the rebellious artist within society


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