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From the preeminent historian of comedy, an expansive history of show business and the battles over culture that have echoed through the decades and changed the United States

“Outrageous is required reading. An essential book of the social history of the United States—with laughs.” (Steve Martin)

There is a common belief that we live in unprecedented times, that nobody got offended in the past, that people are simply too sensitive today, that racism and sexism were once widely accepted without objection. The truth is precisely the opposite.

With every step of our cultural history, minorities have pushed back against racist portrayals, women have fought for respect, and people have sought to change the world of entertainment and beyond through a combination of censorship, advocacy, or protest. Likewise, opposing forces have sought to sway public opinion and shape culture through violence and political and eco

Outrageous

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      Publisher Abrams & Chronicle
      Imprint Abrams
      Published 1/19/2024 12:12:00 AM
      ISBN-13 9781419760990
      978-1419760990
      ISBN-10 1419760998
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      From the preeminent historian of comedy, an expansive history of show business and the battles over culture that have echoed through the decades and changed the United States

      “Outrageous is required reading. An essential book of the social history of the United States—with laughs.” (Steve Martin)

      There is a common belief that we live in unprecedented times, that nobody got offended in the past, that people are simply too sensitive today, that racism and sexism were once widely accepted without objection. The truth is precisely the opposite.

      With every step of our cultural history, minorities have pushed back against racist portrayals, women have fought for respect, and people have sought to change the world of entertainment and beyond through a combination of censorship, advocacy, or protest. Likewise, opposing forces have sought to sway public opinion and shape culture through violence and political and eco

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