Art of Democracy A Concise History of Popular Culture in the United States

Name: Art of Democracy A Concise History of Popular Culture in the United States
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ISBN: 9781583670644

ISBN-10: 1583670645

ISBN-13: 9781583670644

Edition: 2nd 2002 (Revised)

Authors: Jim Cullen

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"Cullen's strength comes from his understanding of how the different strands of American society intertwine in imaginative, unpredictable ways ... The shape and vitality of pop culture's next era will depend, at least in part, on commentators like Cullen." Washington Post Book World "A thoroughly engaging look at American culture ... Cullen's articulate prose is spiced with wicked wit and he loves a good story ... Demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of complex cultural forces." Publishers Weekly "Reflecting both the strengths and weaknesses of an unusually dynamic area of historical scholarship,The Art of Democracyis one of the best surveys of the history of American popular…

Book details

List price: $29.00
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2002
Publisher: Monthly Review Press
Publication date: 7/1/2002
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 346
Size: 6.00" wide x 8.95" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 1.188
Language: English



Preface & Acknowledgments


Introduction



Novel Approaches: The Rise of Popular Culture



Democratic Vistas: The Emergence of Popular Culture: 1800-1860



Stages of Development: The Segmentation and Consolidation of Popular Culture, 1860-1900



Mediating Communities: Popular Culture and Modern Technology, 1900-1945



Small Screens: Popular Culture in the Age of Television and Beyond, 1945-2000



Harmonic Convergence? Across the Digital Frontier


Notes and Further Reading


Index