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David Wiles, "Democracy, Theatre and Performance: From the Greeks to Gandhi" (Cambridge UP, 2024)

New Books in Political Science

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Theater, Democracy, and Marginalized Voices

This chapter examines the role of theater in early American democracy, focusing on its impact on marginalized groups like black Americans and Irish immigrants. It highlights the performances of Edwin Forrest and the influential oratory of Frederick Douglass, showcasing the intertwining of class struggle, cultural conflict, and the evolution of democratic ideals. Additionally, the discussion contrasts Western and indigenous perspectives on democracy and critiques the exclusionary narratives that have shaped modern democratic practices.

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