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- In the twenty-first century, why do we keep talking about the Fifties and the Sixties?
- About the Author: Daniel Marcus is an assistant professor in the department of communication at Wayne State University.
- 280 Pages
- Political Science, American Government
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About the Book
In the twenty-first century, why do we keep talking about the Fifties and the Sixties? The stark contrast between these decades, their concurrence with the childhood and youth of the baby boomers, and the emergence of television and rock and roll help to explain their symbolic power. In Happy Days and Wonder Years, Daniel Marcus reveals how interpretations of these decades have figured in the cultural politics of the United States since 1970.Book Synopsis
In the twenty-first century, why do we keep talking about the Fifties and the Sixties? The stark contrast between these decades, their concurrence with the childhood and youth of the baby boomers, and the emergence of television and rock and roll help to explain their symbolic power. In Happy Days and Wonder Years, Daniel Marcus reveals how interpretations of these decades have figured in the cultural politics of the United States since 1970. From Ronald Reagan's image as a Fifties Cold Warrior to Bill Clinton's fandom for Elvis Presley and John F. Kennedy, politicians have invoked the Fifties and the Sixties to connect to their public. Marcus shows how films, television, music, and memoirs have responded to the political nostalgia of today, and why our entertainment remains immersed in reruns, revivals, and references to earlier times. This book offers a new understanding of how politics and popular culture have influenced our notions of the past, and how events from long ago continue to shape our understanding of the present day.Review Quotes
"This is a terrific and important book. The author weaves together popular cultural influences and politics in a masterly way. In so doing he has advanced the narrow view of cultural studies into the public realm with a bang."
About the Author
Daniel Marcus is an assistant professor in the department of communication at Wayne State University. As a member of the Paper Tiger Television collective, he edited ROAR! The Paper Tiger Guide to Media Activism.Dimensions (Overall): 8.9 Inches (H) x 6.02 Inches (W) x .72 Inches (D)
Weight: .97 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 280
Genre: Political Science
Sub-Genre: American Government
Publisher: Rutgers University Press
Theme: General
Format: Paperback
Author: Daniel Marcus
Language: English
Street Date: March 10, 2004
TCIN: 1006712815
UPC: 9780813533919
Item Number (DPCI): 247-51-9054
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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