{"product_id":"we-did-what-timothy-b-jay-9781440837722","title":"We Did What?!: Offensive and Inappropriate Behavior in American History","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis provocative guide profiles behaviors considered shocking throughout American history, revealing the extent of changing social mores and cultural perceptions of appropriate conduct since the Colonial period.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe notion of what is offensive has evolved over time. But what factors dictate decorum and why does it change? This fascinating work delves into the history of \"inappropriate\" behavior in the United States, providing an in-depth look at what has been considered improper conduct throughout American history--and how it came to be deemed as such. The detailed narrative considers the impact of religion, sexuality, popular culture, technology, and politics on social graces, and it features more than 150 entries on topics considered taboo in American cultural history. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOrganized alphabetically, topics include abortion, body odors, cannibalism, and voyeurism as well as modern-day examples like dumpster diving, breast feeding in public, and trolling. Each entry defines the behavior in question, provides an historical outline of the offensive behavior, and discusses its current status in American culture. Throughout the book, clear connections between offenses and social values illustrate the symbiotic relationship between popular opinion and acceptable behaviors of the time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Timothy B. Jay\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1440837724\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781440837722\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Greenwood\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/28\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 488\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.75lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.10h x 7.20w x 1.40d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eChoice\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/01\/2017","brand":"Timothy B. Jay","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48088282104063,"sku":"9781440837722","price":108.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_26aff4c4-ce2f-4def-b506-ebb53754545e.jpg?v=1769104044","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/we-did-what-timothy-b-jay-9781440837722","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}