Working on a Dream: The Progressive Political Vision of Bruce Springsteen Contributor(s): Masciotra, David (Author) |
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ISBN: 0826425054 ISBN-13: 9780826425058 Publisher: Continuum OUR PRICE: $34.60 Product Type: Paperback Published: February 2010 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Music | History & Criticism - General - Music | Genres & Styles - Rock - Political Science | Political Ideologies - Conservatism & Liberalism |
Dewey: 782.421 |
LCCN: 2010561074 |
Physical Information: 0.9" H x 6" W x 8.9" (0.95 lbs) 288 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: For almost four decades, Bruce Springsteen's music has directly inspired, influenced, and uplifted millions of devoted fans, who hold a special place in their hearts and minds for his work. Springsteen's rise to the top of American music coincided with the triumph of American conservatism, and the veneration of marketplace values above democratic principles and humanistic priorities. Springsteen has consistently summoned his creative power and artistic vision to indict these political developments and demand the cultivation of a more compassionate and progressive society. And yet his often harsh critique of the status quo and radical ideas for reform have either been ignored or misunderstood, as a result of his All American image and his narrative storytelling style. |