Popular culture : 1920-1939 / Jane Bingham.
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TextSeries: History of popular culturePublication details: Chicago, Ill. : Heinemann Library, c2012.Description: 64 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 24 cmISBN: - 1410946223 (hb)
- 1410946290 (pb)
- 9781410946225 (hb)
- 9781410946294 (pb)
- 1920-1939
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Who were the flappers? What were "talkies?" What was the Harlem Renaissance? Covers the effect of prohibition and the newfound freedom of women on the popular culture of the era. The effects of the Great Depression, as well as the rise of communism and fascism is also discussed in terms of their impact on popular culture.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 60-61) and index.
What is popular culture? -- Jazz, blues and swing -- Vaudeville, musicals and dance -- Marvelous movies -- The golden age of radio -- Books, magazines and comics -- Architecture, design and the visual arts -- Fashions, stunts, and crazes -- Changing times -- Timeline -- Best of the era.
Covers the effect of prohibition and the newfound freedom of women on the popular culture of the era. The effects of the Great Depression, as well as the rise of communism and fascism is also discussed in terms of their impact on popular culture.
"Level Y : Social Studies"--P. [4] of cover.