| Description |
1 online resource (xxxi, 231 pages) : illustrations |
| Series |
Twentieth-century American culture |
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Twentieth-century American culture.
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| Contents |
Chronolgy of 1970s American culture -- Introduction: The intellectual context -- Fiction and poetry -- Television and drama -- Film and visual culture -- Popular music and style -- Public space and spectacle -- Conclusion: Rethinking the 1970s |
| Summary |
The 1970s was one of the most culturally vibrant periods in American history. This book discusses the dominant cultural forms of the 1970s - fiction and poetry; television and drama; film and visual culture; popular music and style; public space and spectacle - and the decade's most influential practitioners and texts: from Toni Morrison to All in the Family, from Diane Arbus to Bruce Springsteen, from M.A.S.H. to Taxi Driver and from disco divas to Vietnam protesters. In response to those who consider the seventies the time of disco, polyester and narcissism, this book rewrites the critical engagement with one of America's most misunderstood decades. Key Features Focused case studies featuring key texts and influential writers, artists, directors and musicians Chronology of 1970s American Culture Bibliographies for each chapter and a general bibliography on 1970s Culture 14 black-and-white illustrations |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 208-224) and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Popular culture -- United States -- History -- 20th century
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Nineteen seventies.
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HISTORY.
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Civilization
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Manners and customs
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Nineteen seventies
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Popular culture
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| SUBJECT |
United States -- Social life and customs -- 1971- http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85140543
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United States -- Civilization -- 1970-
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85139948
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| Subject |
United States
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| Genre/Form |
History
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9780748631537 |
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0748631534 |
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9780748621422 |
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0748621423 |
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9780748621439 |
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0748621431 |
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