Overview

A fascinating survey of popular culture in Europe, from Celtic punk and British TV shows to Spanish fashion and Italian sports. From One Direction and Adele to Penelope Cruz and Alexander Skarsgard, many Europeans are becoming household names in the United States. This ready-reference guide covers international pop culture spanning music, literature, movies, television and radio, the Internet, sports, video games, and fashion, from the mid-20th century through the present day. The organization of the book—with entries arranged alphabetically within thematic chapters—allows readers to quickly find the topic they are seeking. Additionally, indexing allows for cross-cultural comparisons to be made between pop culture in Europe to that of the United States. An extensive chronology and lengthy introduction provide important contextual information, such as the United States' influence on movies, music, and the Internet; the effect of censorship on Internet and social media use; and the history of pop culture over the years. Topics feature key musicians, songs, books, actors and actresses, movies and television shows, popular websites, top athletes, games, clothing fads and designers, and much more.

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Author:   Juliana Tzvetkova
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Imprint:   ABC-CLIO
Weight:   1.134kg
ISBN:  

9781440844652

ISBN 10:   1440844658
Pages:   448
Publication Date:   12 October 2017
Recommended Age:   From 7 to 17 years
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  General/trade ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Preface Introduction Chronology Chapter 1: Popular Music Introduction ABBA American Influencers of the British Pop Music Scene Beatles, The British Invasion, The Britpop Celentano, Adriano Celtic Punk French Chanson and Édith Piaf French Divas of Pop and Rock: Dalida, Vartan, and Sanson French Masters of Chanson French Pop: Amplified Heavy Metal Iglesias, Julio La Movida Madrileña Music Awards, Contests, and Festivals Pop Britannia Progressive (Prog) Rock Ramazzotti, Eros Roxette, Europe, Ace of Base: The Scandinavian Pop Scene Winehouse, Amy Zucchero Chapter 2: Books and Contemporary Literature Introduction Belgian Comics: The Smurfs of Peyo British Literature after World War II Contemporary French Literature Dahl, Roald, and His Magical World Fleming, Ian Francophone Comics: Asterix, Tintin, and the Others Kundera, Milan: The Lightness of Being Larsson, Stieg, and His Millennium Trilogy Le Carré, John: The Spy Who Came in from the Cold McEwan, Ian Pratchett, Terry Puértolas, Romain: An Extraordinary Journey Puzo, Mario: The Godfather Rowling, J. K. Tolkien, J. R. R., and the Lord of the Rings Chapter 3: Film Introduction Almodóvar, Pedro Antonioni, Michelangelo Banderas, Bardem, Cruz: Spanish Film Celebrities Bergman, Ingmar British Actors and Actresses East Central European Film Directors European Actors and Actresses in Hollywood European Blockbusters European Film Festivals European Filmmakers in Hollywood French Cinema Stars French New Wave Cinema German Expressionism Godard, Jean-Luc Italian Cinema Stars Italian Neorealism New German Cinema Nordic Noir Scott, Ridley Spaghetti Westerns Vadim, Roger Chapter 4: Television and Radio Introduction BBC Best Big Brother Doctor Who Eurovision French TV Crime Drama Italian TV Drama: Crime Mafia Style Lifestyle Reality Formats Monty Python, Kings of Comedy MTV Europe The Office Oliver, Jamie Radio Free Europe and Radio Liberty Reality Bites: Reality TV Sitcoms around Europe Talent Search Shows: Pop Idol, The X Factor TV Dramas and Soap Operas in Europe Vampires on European TV Channels Chapter 5: Internet and Social Media Introduction British Royal Family in Social Media, The European Online Dating Local Rivals of Global Social Media Social Media Celebrities Social Media in France Social Media in Germany Social Media in Great Britain Social Media in Italy Viral Sensations on YouTube: European Cases VKontakte: Russian Social-Mediated Phenomenon Chapter 6: Sports Introduction Alpine Skiing Basketball in Europe Beckham, David Boxing: The Eastern European Champs Cycling in France (Tour de France) Figure Skating Football in Europe Football in France Football in Germany Football in Great Britain Football in Italy Football in Spain Formula One Gymnastics in Europe Handball, the European Game Nordic Sports Olympic Games History Schumacher, Michael Tennis Superstars: Men Tennis Superstars: Women Water Polo in Hungary Wimbledon Chapter 7: Video Games Introduction Angry Birds Assassin's Creed Crytek E-sports in Europe Grand Theft Auto Major European Video Game Developers Pájitnov, Alexéy, and Tetris Tomb Raider Chapter 8: Fashion and Couture Introduction Armani, Giorgio Beckham, Victoria Chanel, Gabrielle (Coco) Dior, Christian Dolce & Gabbana Gaultier, Jean Paul Gucci Haute Couture and Prêt-à-Porter Salons in Paris, Milan, and London McCartney, Stella McQueen, Alexander Prada, Miuccia Vuitton, Louis Westwood, Dame Vivienne Zara, H&M, and Fast Fashion Appendix: Top 10 Lists Selected Bibliography About the Author and Contributors Index

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Despite the fact that the book covers such a broad swath, the 128 thematically ordered entries are cogent and concise. There is almost literally something here for everyone. . . . As one might expect from a volume devoted to popular culture, the content is not merely informative but fun. . . . Summing Up: Recommended. Lower- and upper-division undergraduates; general readers. - Choice

"""Despite the fact that the book covers such a broad swath, the 128 thematically ordered entries are cogent and concise. There is almost literally something here for everyone. . . . As one might expect from a volume devoted to popular culture, the content is not merely informative but fun. . . . Summing Up: Recommended. Lower- and upper-division undergraduates; general readers."" - Choice"

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Juliana Tzvetkova, PhD, is professor of communication and language studies at Centennial College in Canada.

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