Diners, Bowling Alleys, And Trailer Parks: Chasing The American Dream In Postwar Consumer Culture by Andrew Hurley

Diners, Bowling Alleys, And Trailer Parks: Chasing The American Dream In Postwar Consumer Culture

Andrew Hurley

432 pages first pub 2001 (editions)

nonfiction history informative slow-paced
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Diners, Bowling Alleys, And Trailer Parks: Chasing The American Dream In Postwar Consumer Culture by Andrew Hurley is a captivating read for anyone fascinated by the complexities of postwar American culture, consumerism, and social history, offering a rich and nuanced exploration of the struggles and triumphs of blue-collar Americans as they chased the elusive dream of the middle class.

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The years immediately following World War II witnessed a dramatic transformation of America's working-class suburbs, driven by postwar prosperity and a burgeoning consumer culture. Chrome and neon were the new currency in this revitalized consumer...

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