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Reviewed on June 1, 2003
Gr 9-Up This "revision, expansion, and modification" of the three-volume The Handbook of American Popular Culture (Greenwood, 1989) offers overviews of various aspects of our culture. The 58 signed articles touch on topics from almanacs and amusement parks to pornography and propaganda, and from science fiction and self-help to television and young adult fiction. The selections cover trends from the 17th century to the present with a focus on the 20th century. The essays are informative and some...Log In or Sign Up to Read More


