From the backstreets of Buenos Aires to Parisian high society; this is the extraordinary story of the dance that captivated the world - a tale of politics and passion; immigration and romance. The Tango was the cornerstone of Argentine culture; and has lasted for more than a hundred years; popular today in America; Japan and Europe. The Meaning of Tango traces the roots of this captivating dance; from its birth in the poverty stricken Buenos Aires; the craze of the early 20th century; right up until its revival today; thanks to shows such as Strictly Come Dancing. This book offers history; knowledge; teachings and in-sights which makes it valuable for beginners; yet its in-depth analysis makes it essential for experienced dancers. It is an elegant and cohesive critique of the fascinating tale of the Tango; which not only documents its culture and politics; but is also technically useful.
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1 of 4 people found the following review helpful. No single argumentBy KenAs many books of this kind the introduction was promising but after a few pages you start to realise this is getting you no-where. There is no single argument or main idea guiding it. Seems like a lot of mumbling that doesnt mean anything. Of course there are lots and lots of quotes to the actual must-quote philosophers (Foucault; Guattari...) but they seem really out of place.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Fullers intervention into media studies has been sadly neglected. ...By Joseph SannicandroFullers intervention into media studies has been sadly neglected. His case studies; particularly of pirate radio stations; offer a strong new approach to the study of media. The constraints of disciplinary noninterference and reductive approaches to objects of study blind scholars to the broader ecologies that affect our understanding of media.
