The Gilded Age (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780313322044)

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 list for students. This latest addition to Greenwood's American Popular Culture Through History series is an invaluable contribution to the study of American popular culture.

American Popular Culture Through History is the only reference series that presents a detailed, narrative discussion of U.S. popular culture. This volume is one of 17 in the series, each of which presents essays on Everyday America, The World of Youth, Advertising, Architecture, Fashion, Food, Leisure Activities, Literature, Music, Performing Arts, Travel, and Visual Arts

Author: Joel Shrock
ISBN-10: 031332204X
ISBN-13: 9780313322044
Publisher: Greenwood
Language: English
Published: 06/30/2004
Pages: 313
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.47lbs
Size: 9.54h x 6.48w x 1.19d

Review Citation(s):
American Reference Bks Annual 01/01/2005 pg. 222
Booklist 01/01/2005 pg. 888