{"product_id":"country-western-dance-ralph-g-giordano-9780313365546","title":"Country \u0026 Western Dance","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA fun, fact-filled, and thoroughly researched journey of country and western dancing from the roots of Western Swing to Hank Williams, the \u003ci\u003eUrban Cowboy \u003c\/i\u003e two-step of John Travolta, and the nationwide sensation of country line dancing.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eCountry \u0026amp; Western Dance\u003c\/i\u003e turns the spotlight on a uniquely American form of dance, one that has been scuffing the floorboards for nearly a century but is often overlooked. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFun, lively, and thoroughly researched, this revealing volume tells the full story of country and western dance music from the days of Bob Wills and Tulsa to Oklahoma's Cain's Ballroom to John Travolta and Gilley's of Houston, Texas. Each chapter provides information on the historical roots of the most popular country and western dances as well as the pioneers of the music of a particular era, all in the context of changing cultural, social, political, and economic forces in America. The book also examines the seminal impact of radio, television, and the movies in helping spread the music, the moves, and the good times on the country dance floor.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Ralph G. Giordano\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0313365547\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780313365546\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Greenwood\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/20\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 200\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.00lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.30h x 6.30w x 0.80d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eReference and Research Bk News\u003c\/i\u003e 11\/01\/2010 pg. 93","brand":"Ralph G. Giordano","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44057845432575,"sku":"9780313365546","price":43.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_f5cd9f49-b212-4576-b6b6-87d8cdc4d0a0.jpg?v=1685049200","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/country-western-dance-ralph-g-giordano-9780313365546","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}