Spoken Word: A Cultural History 0525657010, 9780525657019

A “rich hybrid of memoir and history” (The New Yorker) of the literary art form that has transformed the cultural landsc

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Spoken Word: A Cultural History
0525657010, 9780525657019

"A fascinating history of the art form that has transformed the cultural landscape, by one of its influential pract

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From the 1940s to the 1970s, the phonograph industry experienced phenomenal growth, both in sales and in cultural influe

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This practical handbook tackles what you need to know before, during, and after transcription. Appropriate for varying l

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The twenty-first century is already riddled with protests demanding social justice, and in every instance, young people

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Over the past decade, Spoken Word has established itself as a central part of contemporary Australian & New Zealand

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Dennis Tedlock presents startling new methods for transcribing, translating, and interpreting oral performance that carr

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Ugly as sin, the ugly duckling—or maybe you fell out of the ugly tree? Let's face it, we've all used the word

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Davetian's rich, multi-dimensional review of civility from 1200 to the present day provides an in-depth analysis of

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At once delicate, exotic, and elegant, orchids are beloved for their singular, instantly recognizable beauty. Found in n

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