Andrew Poe Libros

Focusing on the political dimensions of enthusiasm, the book examines its evolving interpretation and significance. It explores how political figures harness enthusiasm to build support and the potential risks associated with it in democratic contexts. Additionally, the author invites readers to reconsider contemporary perspectives on enthusiasm, suggesting new ways to engage with this powerful emotion in politics.

Combining this rigorous archival research with a poet’s voice, Hayashi vividly portrays how coal towns, settlement houses, municipal swimming pools, state game lands, stadia, and the city’s landmark rivers were all sites of struggle over inclusion and the meaning of play in the Steel City.