The 1920's
- ISBN-10
- 0313320136
- ISBN-13
- 9780313320132
- Category
- Social Science / Popular Culture
- Pages
- 331
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2004
- Publisher
- Greenwood Publishing Group
- Authors
- Patrick Huber, Kathleen Drowne
Description
Examines American cultural life and its influences during the nineteen twenties, covering youth culture, entertainment, food, fashion, advertising, architecture, leisure activities, and the arts.
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