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The Playbook: A Story of Theater, Democracy, and the Making of a Culture War

James Shapiro
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The Playbook: A Story of Theater, Democracy, and the Making of a Culture War

Nonfiction | Play | Adult | Published in 2024

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James Shapiro

The Playbook: A Story of Theater, Democracy, and the Making of a Culture War

Nonfiction | Play | Adult | Published in 2024
Book Details
Pages

384

Format

Play • Nonfiction

Genre
American Literature
Setting

United States • 2010s

Topic
Arts & Culture

Politics & Government

World History
Publication Year

2024

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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James Shapiro's The Playbook: A Story of Theater, Democracy, and the Making of a Culture War explores the intersections of theater and political conflict, focusing on how plays and performances have impacted democratic discourse and cultural conflicts throughout history. The narrative provides insights into the cultural battles shaped by and reflected in theatrical works.

Informative

Contemplative

Mysterious

Challenging

Emotional

Book Details
Pages

384

Format

Play • Nonfiction

Genre
American Literature
Setting

United States • 2010s

Topic
Arts & Culture

Politics & Government

World History
Publication Year

2024

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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