The Revolutionary Rhetoric of Hamilton

Hamilton challenges conventional perceptions of American history, racial equity, and political power, offering social commentary on immigration, gender equity, and theatre's role in making social statements. It addresses recent controversies and conversations surrounding the musical, including the #CancelHamilton trend, its depiction of slavery, and its intersections with the Black Lives Matter movement. The Revolutionary Rhetoric of Hamilton provides new insights for scholars of theatre studies, media studies, communication studies, and fans.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 236 pages
Publication date: 21 February 2024
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Hamilton, a popular culture phenomenon, has been the subject of scholarly exploration that challenges conventional perceptions of American history, racial equity, and political power. Through its social commentary on issues such as immigration and gender equity, Hamilton re-considers the roles of theatre in making social statements, particularly relating to the narrator, the curtain speech, and musical traditions. Several chapters directly address recent controversies and conversations surrounding Hamilton, including the #CancelHamilton trend on social media, the musical's depiction of slavery, and its intersections with the Black Lives Matter movement. Employing multiple novel theoretical approaches and perspectives, including public memory, feminist rhetorical criticism, disability studies, and sound studies, The Revolutionary Rhetoric of Hamilton reveals new insights about this beloved show for scholars of theatre studies, media studies, communication studies, and fans alike.

Hamilton, a cultural phenomenon, has been the focus of scholarly inquiry that challenges traditional notions of American history, racial equity, and political power. Through its social commentary on issues such as immigration and gender equity, Hamilton re-examines the role of theatre in making social statements, particularly regarding the narrator, the curtain speech, and musical traditions. Several chapters address recent controversies and conversations surrounding Hamilton, including the #CancelHamilton trend on social media, the musical's depiction of slavery, and its connections to the Black Lives Matter movement. By employing multiple novel theoretical approaches and perspectives, including public memory, feminist rhetorical criticism, disability studies, and sound studies, The Revolutionary Rhetoric of Hamilton offers fresh insights into this beloved show for scholars of theatre studies, media studies, communication studies, and fans alike.

Weight: 363g
Dimension: 227 x 150 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781666914467