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E Pluribus Barnum: The Great Showman and the Making of U.S. Popular Culture (Paperback)

by Bluford Adams (Author)
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Rather than offer biographical data on the legendary showman and entrepreneur, Adams (English, Univ. of Iowa) here assumes a basic knowledge of the subject and moves on to examine Barnum as cultural phenomenon. Barnum-style entertainments appealed to, and even targeted, lower- and middle-class patrons. At the heart of Adams's argument is the assertion that the spectacles' wide appeal allowed Barnum's special mixture of "high-culture" aspirations and commercialism to contribute directly to the then-evolving class structure in America. An exploration of Barnum's sometimes dubious role in (and continuing impact on) crucial social issues such as women's rights and race and exploitation is long overdue. Adams does not take Barnum at his word, and the author's objectivity in deconstructing this controversial figure serves him well. Recommended for cultural studies and social history collections in academic libraries?Douglas McClemont, New York, N.Y.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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