Not here, not now, not that! : protest over art and culture in America / Steven J. Tepper.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [335]-350) and index.

Introduction: The social nature of offense and public protest over art and culture -- A bird's-eye view of cultural conflict in America -- Social change and cultural conflict: uncertainty, control, and symbolic politics -- Some like it hot: why some cities are more contentious than others -- Fast times in Atlanta: change, identity, and protest -- From words to action: the political and institutional context for protest -- Introduction to chapters six, seven, and eight -- Profiles of contention -- Cities of cultural regulation: Cincinnati, Dayton, Kansas City, and Oklahoma City -- Cities of contention: Dallas, Fort Worth, Charlotte, and Denver -- Cities of recognition: San Francisco, Albuquerque, San Jose, and Cleveland -- On air, our air: fighting for decency on the airwaves -- Conclusion: Art and cultural expression in America: symbols of community, sources of conflict, and sites of democracy -- Epilogue: Reflections on cultural policy, democracy, and protest -- Methodological appendix.