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Author(s): Stephen Nunns
ISBN(s): 9781593326715, 1593326718
Edition: 1
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Year: 2011
Language: english
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ISBN 10: 1593326718 
ISBN 13: 9781593326715
Author: Stephen Nunns

Nunns examines how free speech became a centerpiece of American identity during the 20th century and how ideas of freedom of expression came to a head during the Culture Wars in the 1980s and 90s. He explores four case histories: performance artist Karen Finley and her court case revolving around public funding for the arts; the lawsuits involving the film I am Curious (Yellow); the controversy surrounding a community s performance of Angels in America; and the racist songwriting of David Allen Coe. Acting Up demonstrates that free speech relies upon the cultural tides of the moment. The book offers a pragmatic approach to law, politics, and culture, by also investigating the founders of pragmatism (William James, Charles Sanders Peirce, John Dewey, and Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.), and examining how their ideas continue to shape the American intellectual landscape.

Acting Up Free Speech Pragmatism and American Performance in the Late 20th Century 1st Table of contents:

Chapter 1: The Pragmatics of Free Speech

  1. The Evolution of Free Speech in the U.S.
  2. Pragmatism and its Influence on Political Discourse
  3. The Role of Performance in Shaping Public Opinion
  4. Legal and Cultural Boundaries of Free Speech in the Late 20th Century

Chapter 2: The Rise of Performance Art as Political Speech

  1. Defining Performance Art: Contexts and Controversies
  2. Performance as Protest: From the Avant-Garde to Mainstream
  3. Case Studies: Key Performances of the Era
  4. The Body and Speech: Performance as a Site of Expression and Resistance

Chapter 3: Censorship and the Politics of Representation

  1. The Cultural Wars: Debates Over Free Speech and Public Morality
  2. Censorship in the Arts: Government, Public, and Artistic Response
  3. The Role of the Media in Shaping Public Opinion on Free Speech
  4. The Debate Over “Obscene” and “Offensive” Art: Legal and Cultural Tensions

Chapter 4: The Performance of Identity in Late 20th Century America

  1. Race, Gender, and Sexuality on Stage
  2. The Intersection of Personal and Political in Performative Practices
  3. The Politics of Authenticity: Who Gets to Perform Whom?
  4. Identity Politics and the Shaping of Performance Art

Chapter 5: The Role of Theaters and Institutions in Shaping Free Speech

  1. Mainstream vs. Alternative Theater: Different Approaches to Political Speech
  2. Institutional Support and Constraints: The Impact of Funding and Censorship
  3. The Role of Cultural Institutions in Mediating Public Discourse
  4. Theater as a Space for Political Action and Public Engagement

Chapter 6: Social Movements and the Performance of Activism

  1. The Intersection of Performance and Social Movements in the 1980s and 1990s
  2. Activist Theaters: Performance as Resistance to Systemic Injustice
  3. Case Studies: The ACT UP Movement and AIDS Activism
  4. Performance as Empowerment and Strategy for Change

Chapter 7: The Legacy of Free Speech and Pragmatism in Contemporary Performance

  1. The Influence of Late 20th Century Performances on Modern Art
  2. Shifting Cultural Attitudes Towards Free Speech in the Arts
  3. The Role of New Media and Digital Performance in Expanding Speech Rights
  4. Pragmatism and Free Speech: Ongoing Challenges in the 21st Century

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