Juke Box Britain: Americanisation and Youth Culture, 1945-60

By Adrian Horn

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0719083664
• ISBN13: 9780719083662
• Release Date: November 2010
• Publisher: Manchester University Press
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.1"