Radical Theatrics: Put-Ons, Politics, and the Sixties (2015)

University of Washington Press

Explore the powerful and often theatrical political activism of 1960s America in "Radical Theatrics: Put-Ons, Politics, and the Sixties." This book argues that the outrageous tactics used by groups like the Yippies and the Black Panthers were not naive but strategic responses to a culture resistant to challenging ideas. Through an innovative analysis connecting political protest to contemporary art, Craig Peariso reveals how these "put-ons" became a valuable form of American political practice, influencing movements like Occupy Wall Street. Discover how deliberate outrageousness was used to provoke engagement and challenge the status quo. This hardcover edition provides a deep dive into a fascinating period of history, examining the intersection of performance, politics, and media. A must-read for anyone interested in social movements, political history, and the evolution of activism. Summary: Radical Theatrics, Hardcover book, History genre, Published 2014, English language, 264 pages, University of Washington Press.