Fun and games in twentieth-century America : a historical guide to leisure

著者

• Giordano, Ralph G.

書誌事項

Fun and games in twentieth-century America : a historical guide to leisure

Ralph G. Giordano

Greenwood Press, 2003

注記

Includes bibliographical references (p. [271]-281) and index

内容説明・目次

内容説明

Throughout the 20th century, America underwent rapid change, from horses and buggies, through two world wars, and finally to the arrival of the Internet. But Americans have always needed time for relaxation and recreation. This book describes how political, economic, and cultural events influenced the history and development of the leisure pursuits of Americans of different races and ethnic backgrounds during the 20th century. Readers learn about the opening of Disney World and the ever-popular auto vacation, as well as the laws, acts, and organizations that allowed leisure time and activities to become a permanent fixture in American culture. Other topics include the significance of the Model T Ford, the development of the 40-hour work week, and the lure of reality television shows. Sections include The Progressive Era and Reformers The War to End All Wars Black Death to Black Tuesday The Great Depression and the New Deal The Good War and the Aftermath Television, Teenagers, and Rock 'n Roll The Jet Age and Turbulence Yuppies, Star Wars, and MTV Generation 'X,' the Internet, and Virtual Reality Organized chronologically, this book is ideal for high school students, college students, and the general public. It identifies the most popular games, sports, and hobbies of social groups ranging from the working class to the wealthy, along with their importance in American history. Over 51 photos illustrate the different leisure pursuits in their time periods.

目次

Acknowledgments Introduction The Progressive Era and Reformers: 1900-1914 The War to End All Wars: 1914-1918 Black Death to Black Tuesday: 1919-1929 "And All the Fun in Between" The Great Depression and the New Deal: 1929-1939 The Good War and the Aftermath: 1940-1946 Television, Teenagers, and Rock 'n Roll: 1947-1964 The Jet Age and Turbulence: 1964-1979 Yuppies, Star Wars, and MTV: 1980-1992 Generation 'X,' the Internet, and Virtual Reality: 1992-2000 Bibliography About the Author

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詳細情報

• NII書誌ID(NCID): BA6473690X
• ISBN:
  • 0313322163
• LCCN: 2003045533
• 出版国コード: us
• タイトル言語コード: eng
• 本文言語コード: eng
• 出版地: Westport, Conn.
• ページ数/冊数: xv, 304 p.
• 大きさ: 27 cm
• 件名:
  • LCSH : Leisure -- United States -- History -- 20th century
  • LCSH : Lifestyles -- United States -- History -- 20th century