Few conventions were left unchallenged in the 1970s as Americans
witnessed a decade of sweeping social, cultural, economic, and
political upheavals. The fresh anguish of the Vietnam War, the
disillusionment of Watergate, the recession, and the oil embargo
all contributed to an era of social movements, political mistrust,
and not surprisingly, rich cultural diversity. It was the "Me
Decade," a reaction against 60s radicalism reflected in fashion,
film, the arts, and music. Songs of the Ramones, the Sex Pistols,
and Patti Smith brought the aggressive punk-rock music into the
mainstream, introducing teenagers to rebellious punk fashions. It
was also the decade of disco: Who can forget the image of John
Travolta as Tony Manero in Saturday Night Fever decked out in a
three-piece white leisure suit with his shirt collar open, his hand
points towards the heavens as the lighted disco floor glares
defiantly below him? While the turbulent decade ushered in Ms.
magazine, Mood rings, Studio 54, Stephen King horror novels, and
granola, it was also the decade in which over 25 million video game
systems made their way into our homes, allowing Asteroids and
Pac-Man games to be played out on televisions in living rooms
throughout the country. Whether it was the boom of environmentalism
or the bust of the Nixon administration and public life as we knew
it, the era represented a profound shift in American society and
culture. This compelling book chronicles the significant changes in
our country during the 70s, from the women's and civil rights
movements to the energy crisis. Chapters explore various aspects of
popular culture, including advertising, literature, leisure
activities, visual arts, andtravel. Supplemental resources include
a timeline of important events, cost comparisons, and an extensive
bibliography for further reading.
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