"My Song Is My Weapon" : People's Songs, American Communism, and the Politics of Culture, 1930-50 Paperback / softback
by Robbie Lieberman
Part of the Music in American Life series
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A revealing exploration of the origins and development of People's Songs, Inc., "My Song Is My Weapon won the ASCAP-Deems Taylor Award.
Robbie Lieberman brings to life the hootenannies, concerts, and rallies of the time, paying special attention to the politics of culture of the Old Left.
Her analysis of the communist movement culture, coupled with interviews with former members of People's Songs, sheds new light on Cold War America, the American Communist movement, and the experience of left-wing cultural workers.
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:232 pages
- Publisher:University of Illinois Press
- Publication Date:01/08/1995
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- ISBN:9780252065255
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:232 pages
- Publisher:University of Illinois Press
- Publication Date:01/08/1995
- Category:
- ISBN:9780252065255
