Twentieth-Century Teen Culture by the Decades
A Reference Guide
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Published:30th Dec '99
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The first book to provide a lively and informative overview of all aspects of American teen life in the twentieth century, from 1900 to 1999
An overview of aspects of American teen life from 1900 to 1999. Decade by decade, it describes the patterns that have affected their home, work, and school lives, patterns of dating and sex, use of slang, trends in alcohol and drug use, and teen tastes in books, movies and fashions.Decade by decade, this resource offers an overview of all aspects of American teenagers' lives from 1900 to 1999, as they evolved through the century. Using a variety of sources from sociological studies to popular magazines, this work shows how teens have responded to the political events that have characterized each decade. It also describes the patterns that have affected their home, work, and school lives, patterns of dating and sex, trends in alcohol and drug use, and teen tastes in books and movies and use of slang and fashions. Seventy illustrations make the personalities, interests, and media of each decade come alive for students of history, literature, and popular culture. Twentieth-Century Teen Culture by the Decades chronicles the evolution of teenagers through the bobby-soxers of the 1940s, beatniks of the 1950s, and hippies of the 1960s, to the independent and outspoken teens of the 1990s. With photographs of teens, anecdotal information, and statistics, Rollin pulls together sources on fashion, slang, film, radio, and music. She confirms the great impact that rock music has had on teen life since the late 1940s as it traces the evolution of favorite performers and styles. She summarizes the patterns of youth freedoms and adult fears that resulted in such public efforts as the Senate hearings on juvenile delinquency in the 1950s and the attempts to label rock concerts as dangerous in the 1990s. She also demonstrates that the teen violence that seems to characterize the 1990s is not new. Twentieth-Century Teen Culture by the Decades is a must for answering the question of how teens lived during each decade and how each decade has influenced teens' lives today.
An exceptionally well-written and entertaining history of that lively, often perplexing group, U.S. teenagers. . . .This is a first-rate, thoroughly researched compendium of facts, as appealing to browsers as it is useful for reports. * School Library Journal *
In the most entertaining reference book of the year, Rollin describes teen culture throughout the 20th century. . . . If you were monking with an angel cake, would you be a jackson or a schmo? Find out here! Buy an extra copy for the stacks! * Library Journal -- Best Reference Edition *
This interesting and well-written reference guide is a useful addition to the field. . . . It is recommended for public, academic, and school libraries. * Booklist/Reference Books Bulletin *
The topic should appeal to students, and the book will be helpful for research projects in schools. . . . The clear chapter sections and the specific index will help in accessing the wealth of information available here. * VOYA *
A thorough, well-researched, and highly readable social history of American teenagers in this century. . . . Good historical overviews of world and national events set the scene at the beginning of each chapter, and the author's notes on sources and statistics, as well as an appendix of teen-oriented Internet links at the end further enhance this book. . . . Recommended. * Library Journal *
This work is clearly written and well organized. Each chapter represents a decade and contains a thorough bibliography. The user-friendly index lists specific trends, people and topics. A useful appendix is included, listing Internet sites for further research on teen culture. While content spans a wide variety of topics, the book provides a clear view of the life and nature of youth throughout the past century, making it a useful addition to either a young adult or adult reference collection. * Today's Librarian *
This work is likely to be a hot item when teenagers are doing decade reports. . . . This will be tough to keep on your reference shelves. * Reference for Students -- GaleGroup.com Reviews *
An excellent resource covering areas of research that will appeal to teens. * Pennsylvania School Librarian's Association *
The book offers an interesting and illuminating view of 100 years of teen life. Teens and adults will find it lively reading. . . . Recommended. * The Book Report *
Impeccably researched and concisely written. . . . The book—complete with substantial bibliographic information, an index, and a list of teen-oriented Websites—is comprehensive and on target, showing how teen culture, with its embodiment of elements from all corners of American life, is continually evolving. It is an indispensable volume for anyone interested in American studies, popular culture, or teen life. * Children's Literature Association Summary *
Besides being informative and a fun read, this book holds a mirror up to each generation and asks, What were you thinking? * C & RL News *
- Winner of Library Journal Best Reference Book, 1999 1999
ISBN: 9780313302237
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 822g
416 pages