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Presents a highly original and detailed investigation into the nature of American visual, musical and cultural influences on British youth between 1945 and 1960. It looks at the spread of youth culture, juke boxes, coffee and milk bars, dress styles and rock ânâ roll and the context of these ânewâ cultural influences in design, music and lifestyle. -- .

Table of Contents

Plates
Tables
Figures
Acknowledgements
Introduction
1. Context – British acceptance and resistance to American popular culture pre 1945
2. Americanisation and the post-war juke box
3. American music, juke boxes and cultural resistance
4. British teenagers
5. Spivs and Teds: changing meanings of ‘rebellious’ male dress styles
6. Cutting your coat according to your cloth: Dress styles for young women after World War II
7. Venues: From arcade to high street
Conclusion
Bibliography
Index

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      Publisher: Manchester University Press
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 01/04/2009
      ISBN13: 9780719079078, 978-0719079078
      ISBN10: 719079071

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Presents a highly original and detailed investigation into the nature of American visual, musical and cultural influences on British youth between 1945 and 1960. It looks at the spread of youth culture, juke boxes, coffee and milk bars, dress styles and rock ânâ roll and the context of these ânewâ cultural influences in design, music and lifestyle. -- .

      Table of Contents

      Plates
      Tables
      Figures
      Acknowledgements
      Introduction
      1. Context – British acceptance and resistance to American popular culture pre 1945
      2. Americanisation and the post-war juke box
      3. American music, juke boxes and cultural resistance
      4. British teenagers
      5. Spivs and Teds: changing meanings of ‘rebellious’ male dress styles
      6. Cutting your coat according to your cloth: Dress styles for young women after World War II
      7. Venues: From arcade to high street
      Conclusion
      Bibliography
      Index

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