Bücher der Reihe Studies in Popular Culture

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. -- .

This is the first detailed academic cultural study of therise and fall of the seaside holiday in Britain. This book offers anentertaining and broad interpretation of the holidays and resorts. -- .