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Freak Show: Presenting Human Oddities For Amusement And Profit,New
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From 1840 Until 1940, Freak Shows By The Hundreds Crisscrossed The United States, From The Smallest Towns To The Largest Cities, Exhibiting Their Casts Of Dwarfs, Giants, Siamese Twins, Bearded Ladies, Savages, Snake Charmers, Fire Eaters, And Other Oddities. By Today'S Standards Such Displays Would Be Considered Cruel And Exploitativethe Pornography Of Disability. Yet For One Hundred Years The Freak Show Was Widely Accepted As One Of America'S Most Popular Forms Of Entertainment.Robert Bogdan'S Fascinating Social History Brings To Life The World Of The Freak Show And Explores The Culture That Nurtured And, Later, Abandoned It. In Uncovering This Neglected Chapter Of Show Business, He Describes In Detail The Flimflam Artistry Behind The Shows, The Promoters And The Audiences, And The Gradual Evolution Of Public Opinion From Awe To Embarrassment. Freaks Were Not Born, Bogdan Reveals; They Were Manufactured By The Amusement World, Usually With The Active Participation Of The Freaks Themselves. Many Of The 'Human Curiosities' Found Fame And Fortune, Becoming The Celebrities Of Their Time, Until The Ascent Of Professional Medicine Transformed Them From Marvels Into Pathological Specimans.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main subject of 'Freak Show: Presenting Human Oddities for Amusement and Profit'? A: The book explores the history and culture of freak shows in the United States from 1840 to 1940, detailing the lives of performers and the societal perceptions surrounding them.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Freak Show: Presenting Human Oddities for Amusement and Profit' is Robert Bogdan.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on May 15, 1990.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains 336 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'Freak Show'? A: This edition of 'Freak Show' is paperback.
- Q: What themes does the book address? A: The book addresses themes such as social history, the exploitation of individuals with disabilities, and the evolution of public opinion regarding freak shows.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic research? A: Yes, the book provides a well-researched historical perspective and is suitable for academic studies related to social history and entertainment.
- Q: What kind of audience might be interested in this book? A: Readers interested in social history, entertainment history, and the cultural impact of freak shows will find this book particularly engaging.
- Q: Does the book include any illustrations or photographs? A: The book does not explicitly mention illustrations or photographs in the provided details.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition of the book is a reprint.