Diners, Bowling Alleys, And Trailer Parks: Chasing The American Dream In The Postwar Consumer Culture

Hurley, Andrew

ISBN 10: 0465031870 / ISBN 13: 9780465031870

Editore: Basic Books, 2002

The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials. Codice articolo BVV.0465031870.G

Riassunto:

The years immediately following the Second World War witnessed a dramatic transformation of America's working-class suburbs, driven by an unprecedented post-war prosperity and a burgeoning consumer culture. Chrome and neon were the new currency in this newly vital consumer culture, and no post-war consumer products trafficked more heavily in this currency than diners, bowling alleys, and trailer parks. Through these three distinctively American institutions, Andrew Hurley examines the struggle of Americans with modest means to attain the good life after two long decades of depression and war. He tells the story of the humble origins, explosive growth, and gradual, sad decline of the diner, bowling alley, and trailer park in expert fashion. This is cultural and social history that knows how to entertain.

Informazioni sull'autore: Andrew Hurley is Associate Professor of History at the University of Missouri. He lives in St. Louis, Missouri.

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Titolo: Diners, Bowling Alleys, And Trailer Parks: ...
Casa editrice: Basic Books
Data di pubblicazione: 2002
Legatura: Brossura
Condizione: good