City folk : English country dance and the politics of the folk in modern America / / Daniel J. Walkowitz.

• Superior document: NYU series in social and cultural analysis
• Author: Walkowitz, Daniel J.
• Year of Publication: 2010
• Edition: 1st ed.
• Language: English
• Series: NYU series in social and cultural analysis.
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (352 p.)
• Notes: Description based upon print version of record.

This is the story of English Country Dance, from its 18th century roots in the English cities and countryside, to its transatlantic leap to the U.S. in the 20th century, told by not only a renowned historian but also a folk dancer, who has both immersed himself in the rich history of the folk tradit...