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Juke Box Britain: Americanisation and Youth Culture, 194560

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Full Title:

Juke Box Britain: Americanisation and Youth Culture, 194560

Contributors:

By (Author) Adrian Horn

ISBN:

9780719079078

Publisher:

Manchester University Press

Imprint:

Manchester University Press

Publication Date:

1st April 2009

Country:

United Kingdom

Classifications

Readership:

General

Dewey:

941.0855

Physical Properties

Physical Format:

Hardback

Number of Pages:

240

Dimensions:

Width 156mm, Height 234mm

Description

Presents a highly original and detailed investigation into the nature of American visual, musical and cultural influences on British youth between 1945 and 1960. It looks at the spread of youth culture, juke boxes, coffee and milk bars, dress styles and rock 'n' roll and the context of these 'new' cultural influences in design, music and lifestyle. -- .

Author Bio

Adrian Horn is an Honorary Research Associate at the Department of History at Lancaster University, and an Associate Lecturer in Social Sciences with the Open University

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