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Prince, Musical Genre, and the Construction of Racial Identity
As dynamic a subject as Prince’s music is, this book’s unyieldingly academic writing style may deter some fans. However, academic libraries supporting studies in music theory should take note.
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Strategic Responsiveness: How Congress Confronts Presidential Power
While this book is best suited for scholars of U.S. government and policy, others with an interest in the current political environment will find this study deeply informative.
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Theater, War, and Memory in Crisis: Vichy, Algeria, the Aftermath
Best for serious students of theater or colonialism and violence studies, but may be challenging for general audiences.
German Empires and Decolonial Fantasies, 1492–1942
A fresh, clear, and essential perspective on German colonial history, illuminating the complexities of national and colonial practices. Simpson’s interdisciplinary book is a significant contribution to the discourse about resisting imperialist expansion and white supremacy. For scholars and students of German studies.
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The Community of Nuchi Du Takara (“Life Is the Ultimate Treasure”) in Postwar Okinawa: Local Subjectivity Within and Against Empire
This scholarly work does a good job of indicating the nuances and the conflict between Okinawa and the U.S.-Japan alliance. Recommended for graduate students and readers interested in modern East Asia.
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Dancing on the Fault Lines of History: Selected Essays
This retrospective of modern dance criticism by one of the field’s trailblazers contextualizes the evolution of the art form and how it has been studied. Recommended for collections specializing in modern dance history and scholarship.
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Readying the Revolution: African American Theater and Performance from Post–World War II to the Black Arts Movement
Shandell deftly uses a 21st-century lens to identify specific plays with progressive thought. Theater professors, students, and enthusiasts should take note.
A Queer History of Flamenco: Diversions, Transitions, and Returns in Flamenco Dance (1808–2018)
Scholars and queer history readers will gain newfound knowledge and deep flamenco appreciation from Rodríguez’s comprehensive research. This significant contribution to dance scholarship is critical for all performing arts collections.
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The Bastard Instrument: A Cultural History of the Electric Bass
An edifying and valuable survey of the electric bass, an often overlooked mainstay of modern music.
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