City folk English country dance and the politics of the folk in modern America

This is the story of English Country Dance, from its 18th century roots in the English cities and countryside, to its transatlantic leap to the U.S. in the 20th century, told by not only a renowned historian but also a folk dancer, who has both immersed himself in the rich history of the folk tradit...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Walkowitz, Daniel J. (-)
Format: eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: New York : New York University Press c2010.
New York, NY : [2010]
Edition:1st ed
Series:NYU series in social and cultural analysis.
Subjects:
See on Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009817327506719
Table of Contents:
  • I. Anglo-American urban folk revivals
  • II. Liberalism and folk reimaginings.