A Cycle of Outrage
America's Reaction to the Juvenile Delinquent in the 1950s
Published on 13. October 1988
Book
Paperback/Softback
272 pages
978-0-19-505641-9 (ISBN)
Description
Examining the 1950s debate over the media and juvenile delinquency, this study shows how the development of youth culture and the rise of a mass-media society became intertwined and confused.
Reviews / Votes
"A marvelous exploration of the connections between culture and behavior in modern America....[The author] deeply illuminates our understanding of the contemporary US."--William M. Tuttle, Jr., University of Kansas "[A] fascinating book....An enthralling exploration of reactions against popular culture....Raises valuable questions about whether the mass media should initiate or merely reinforce the fantasies they depict."--The New York Times Book ReviewMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
photos
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 16 mm
Weight
452 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-505641-9 (9780195056419)
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E-Book
10/1988
1st Edition
OUP eBook
€28.99
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