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OverviewThe years immediately following the Second World War witnessed a dramatic transformation of America's working-class suburbs, driven by an unprecedented post-war prosperity and a burgeoning consumer culture. Chrome and neon were the new currency in this newly vital consumer culture, and no post-war consumer products trafficked more heavily in this currency than diners, bowling alleys, and trailer parks. Through these three distinctively American institutions, Andrew Hurley examines the struggle of Americans with modest means to attain the good life after two long decades of depression and war. He tells the story of the humble origins, explosive growth, and gradual, sad decline of the diner, bowling alley, and trailer park in expert fashion. This is cultural and social history that knows how to entertain. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Andrew HurleyPublisher: Basic Books Imprint: Basic Books Edition: New edition Dimensions: Width: 20.20cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 12.70cm Weight: 0.426kg ISBN: 9780465031870ISBN 10: 0465031870 Pages: 432 Publication Date: 07 February 2002 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationAndrew Hurley is Associate Professor of History at the University of Missouri. He lives in St. Louis, Missouri. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |