The people of the time knew that the monument was powerful, not just a mere neutral work of art. The very decision to put up a George III statue in colonial days was controversial, and once independence came, it was taken down. Smashing Statues shows the power of monuments (honoring the past) and memorials (mourning tragedies) was always present in our country. On the other hand, others argue that this would threaten to erase history and dishonor tradition. In the midst of much racially based protest, there has been a great demand for the removal of monuments deemed racist and sexist. The book had ever more topical relevance in our society. A white law professor, born in North Carolina in 1942, he provided his usual complex and challenging views on the issue.Īn updated version of the book was released a few years ago. Over twenty years ago, Sandy Levinson wrote a book entitled Written in Stone : Public Monuments in Changing Societies. Smashing Statues: The Rise and Fall of America’s Public Monuments, by Erin L.
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