Format:
Online-Ressource (xxv, 313 p)
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ill
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25 cm
Edition:
Online-Ausg. 2011 Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
ISBN:
031332204X
Series Statement:
American popular culture through history
Content:
The Gilded Age-the time between Reconstruction and the Spanish-American War-marked the beginnings of modern America. The advertising industry became an important part of selling the American Dream. Americans dined out more than ever before, and began to take leisure activities more seriously. Women's fashion gradually grew less restrictive, and architecture experienced an American Renaissance. Twelve narrative chapters chronicle how American culture changed and grew near the end of the 20th century. Included are chapter bibliographies, a timeline, a cost comparison, and a suggested reading lis
Note:
Includes bibliographical references (p. [299]-304) and index
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Contents; Series Foreword; Acknowledgments; Introduction; Timeline of Popular Culture, 1875-1900; 1 Everyday America; 2 World of Youth; 3 Advertising; 4 Architecture; 5 Fashion; 6 Food; 7 Leisure Activities; 8 Literature; 9 Music; 10 Performing Arts; 11 Travel; 12 Visual Arts; Cost of Products, 1890-1899; Notes; Further Reading; Index
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Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9780313322044
Additional Edition:
Print version The Gilded Age
Language:
English
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