In this impassioned and persuasive book; Bill Ivey; the former chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts; assesses the current state of the arts in America and finds cause for alarm. Even as he celebrates our ever-emerging culture and the way it enriches our lives here at home while spreading the dream of democracy around the world; he points to a looming crisis. The expanding footprint of copyright; an unconstrained arts industry marketplace; and a government unwilling to engage culture as a serious arena for public policy have come together to undermine art; artistry; and cultural heritagemdash;the expressive life of America. In eight succinct chapters; Ivey blends personal and professional memoir; policy analysis; and deeply held convictions to explore and define a coordinated vision for art; culture; and expression in American life.
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