Political power; says Howard Zinn; "is controlled by the corporate elite; and the arts are the locale for a kind of guerilla warfare in the sense that guerillas look for apertures and opportunities where they can have an effect." In Artists in Times of War; Zinn looks at the possibilities to create such apertures through art; film; activism; publishing and through our everyday lives. In this collection of four essays; the author of A Peoples History of the United States writes about why "To criticize the government is the highest act of patriotism." Filled with quotes and examples from the likes of Bob Dylan; Mark Twain; e. e. cummings; Thomas Paine; Joseph Heller; and Emma Goldman; Zinns essays discuss Americas rich cultural counternarratives to war; so needed in these days of unchallenged U.S. militarism.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Thoughtprovoking and extremely relevantBy TheatrefoxThe book I have been longing to read for at least 20 years. Anyone prepared to examine their relationship with (classical) music and thr social structures surrounding it will be challenged and perhaps delighted by the insights of the author. European readers. especially those influenced by the Early Music movement. may find some remarks limited by their origin in the authors specific context. No matter: read it anyway!1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Informed. intelligent. and insightfulBy BethanyDChristopher Small explores the significance of making music (musicking) in how it forms individuals. relationships. and culture. Well-versed in the tradition of Western Art Music. yet also touches on popular music and the music of other cultures to extend and explain his insights.2 of 3 people found the following review helpful. ... to friends in the music and performing worlds and recommend it withoutBy bill fischer/dancing bearabsolutely compelling interpretation of the components of performancei speak of this book regularly to friends in the music and performing worlds and recommend it without reservation
