"Metropolitan Books." Includes bibliographical references and index
Contents:
The Archaic roots of ecstasy Civilization and backlash Jesus and Dionysus From the churches to the streets: the creation of carnival Killing carnival: reformation and repression A note on puritanism and military re form An epidemic of melancholy Guns against drums: imperialism encounters ecstasy Fascist spectacles The rock of rebellion Carnivalizing sports The possibility of revival