Circuit Chautauqua: From Rural Education to Popular Entertainment in Early Twentieth Century AmericaAn overview of the lyceum and of adult education in 19th century America is followed by an examination of the rise of the circuit chautauqua, or traveling education and entertainment shows, from its standardization and commercialization to the specific jobs involved. Its popularity during the 1920s is detailed as is its demise, brought on by the Great Depression and the rise of the film industry. |
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Contents
Foreword by Robert A McCown | 3 |
ADULT EDUCATION IN NINETEENTHCENTURY AMERICA | 11 |
THE MOVEMENT TOWARD STANDARDIZATION | 27 |
BEGINNINGS IN RURAL AMERICA | 48 |
THE MOVEMENT INTO THE NATIONAL | 78 |
FROM The HAND | 146 |
THE JUBILEE YEAR AND THE VESTIGES OF HOPE | 178 |
CIRCUIT CHAUTAUQUA AS AN AGENT OF SOCIAL | 205 |
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| Title | Circuit Chautauqua: From Rural Education to Popular Entertainment in Early Twentieth Century America |
| Author | John E. Tapia |
| Edition | illustrated |
| Publisher | McFarland, 1997 |
| ISBN | 078640213X, 9780786402137 |
| Length | 232 pages |
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