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In this book, Frank A. Salamone looks at the United States in the 1950s through its popular culture. He examines movies, transportation, television, advertising, music, fads, and all other aspects of the period. Its famous celebrities are placed in context and examined from that perspective.

Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Acknowledgments Chapter 2 Preface Chapter 3 Everyday America Chapter 4 World of Youth Chapter 5 Food Chapter 6 Travel and Transportation Chapter 7 Advertising Chapter 8 Fashion Chapter 9 Fads, Games, Toys, and Sports Chapter 10 Literature Chapter 11 Visual Arts Chapter 12 Architecture Chapter 13 Music Chapter 14 Performing Arts Chapter 15 Television Chapter 16 Appendix: Prices for Selected Items in the 1950s and Timeline of Events in Popular Culture Chapter 17 Index Chapter 18 Author's Biography

Popular Culture in the Fifties

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      Publisher: Rlpg/Galleys
      Publication Date: 11/20/2001 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780761821038, 978-0761821038
      ISBN10: 0761821031

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      In this book, Frank A. Salamone looks at the United States in the 1950s through its popular culture. He examines movies, transportation, television, advertising, music, fads, and all other aspects of the period. Its famous celebrities are placed in context and examined from that perspective.

      Table of Contents
      Chapter 1 Acknowledgments Chapter 2 Preface Chapter 3 Everyday America Chapter 4 World of Youth Chapter 5 Food Chapter 6 Travel and Transportation Chapter 7 Advertising Chapter 8 Fashion Chapter 9 Fads, Games, Toys, and Sports Chapter 10 Literature Chapter 11 Visual Arts Chapter 12 Architecture Chapter 13 Music Chapter 14 Performing Arts Chapter 15 Television Chapter 16 Appendix: Prices for Selected Items in the 1950s and Timeline of Events in Popular Culture Chapter 17 Index Chapter 18 Author's Biography

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