The Scene of Harlem Cabaret
| Author | : Shane Vogel |
| Publisher | : University of Chicago Press |
| Total Pages | : 272 |
| Release | : 2009-04 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780226862521 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0226862526 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (26 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Scene of Harlem Cabaret by : Shane Vogel
Download or read book The Scene of Harlem Cabaret written by Shane Vogel and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2009-04 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Harlem's nightclubs in the 1920s and '30s were a crucible for testing society's racial and sexual limits. Combining performance theory, historical research, and biographical study, this title explores the role of nightlife performance as a definitive touchstone for understanding the racial and sexual politics of the early 20th century.
