Expressive Genres and Historical Change

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Exploring the enduring significance of expressive genres like music, dance, and poetry, this collection of essays highlights their role in social organization. Edited by leading scholars, the contributors draw from extensive fieldwork, offering insights that blend aesthetic appreciation with social analysis. The essays reveal how these art forms contribute to cultural identity and community cohesion, making a compelling case for their importance in understanding societal dynamics.