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"Barbara Ehrenreich's absorbing study of collective celebration does the essential job of reminding us that humans are happiest when doing things together... Ehrenreich has an ability to write as though she has lived through the history she relates...she draws on research from prehistory, classical civilization theology, anthology, neuroscience, literature and pop-cultural studies to present a convincing case for a return to spontaneous celebration. In doing so she alerts us to the elements of human experience that are universal and so have the possibility of equality among men... Once reconciled to the counterintuitive nature of spending hours alone reading a book that suggest you'd be better off dancing instead, time will fly and you'll end it convinced that you've been in happy, wine-fuelled conversation with the author herself"
-Lynsey Hanley, The Daily Telegraph
Paperback: 320 pages
Publisher: Metropolitan Books (January 9, 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0805057234
User reviewsIts not a book about Dancing, its a book about Living! 
By Rachel Bennison, Tallahassee, FL I love to dance and I love this book. Anyone who has ever been to a music festival, walked through city streets while watching a parade, or even attended a crowded wedding reception knows that amazing feeling you get from being around a group of people celebrating. If you've ever wondered why people are not always out having a great time together and celebrating life, then pick up this book! Dancing in the Streets: A History of Collective Joy, deals with the reasons why our culture has been repressive to the natural inclination to cut loose and celebrate. There is a reason why celebration feels so important. After putting this one down, you'll want to go out into the streets and party yourself!
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