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As timely as the latest tweet, this book tracks the digital
revolution as a paradigm shift that is transforming popular culture
in as yet unforeseen ways. Bloggerati, Twitterati: How Blogs and
Twitter Are Transforming Popular Culture explores the ongoing
digital revolution and examines the way it is changing-and will
change-the way people live and communicate. Starting from the
proposition that the Internet is now the center of popular culture,
the book offers descriptions of blogs and Twitter and the online
behavior they foster. It looks at the demographics of users and the
impact of the Internet on knowledge, thinking, writing, politics,
and journalism. A primary focus is on the way blogs and tweets are
opening up communication to the people, free from gatekeepers and
sanctioned rhetoric. The other side of the coin is the online
hijacking of the news and its potential for spreading
misinformation and fomenting polarization, topics that are analyzed
even as the situation continues to evolve. Finally, the book
gathers predictions from cultural critics about the future of
digital popular culture and makes a few predictions of its own.
Sidebars featuring original and exclusive interviews with media
personalities Tina Brown, Arianna Huffington, Martha Stewart, and
others A timeline showing the history of the Internet, blogs,
Twitter, and social media Cartoons depicting humorous aspects of
Internet culture Snapshot views of blogs A bibliography and
listings of selected blogsites
This fascinating book illustrates how human behavior regarding
money is triggered by emotion and powered by our psychic makeup,
empowering readers to better understand their own behavior and
decision making with money. Beyond being an essential medium of
exchange, money carries deep psychological significance: having
enough of it confers power and status and provides the potential to
sustain our lifestyle and fulfill our desires. Not having money
triggers a breadth of negative emotions. This book explores the
psychological payload money carries and the emotional effects it
generates, allowing readers to better understand people's behavior
with money and its effects on their own lives. The Emotional Life
of Money: How Money Changes the Way We Think and Feel identifies
common hang-ups and anxieties about money; summarizes current
academic research on money behavior and how people make decisions
about their money; discusses the newest branch of economics,
behavioral economics; and explores the possibility of the
disappearance of cash in the digital future. General readers will
be able to comprehend why money has often generated intense
feelings of desire, greed, envy, elation, and other emotions, as
well as sense of status; and undergraduate students in psychology,
economics, and sociology courses will benefit from learning about
the latest research on behavior economics and the powerful
psychological and emotional effects of money.
Dogs eat burritos, camels smoke cigarettes, and frogs drink
beer. Welcome to the Century of the Consumer. In the 20th century,
Americans were romanced by consumer culture, which in turn
reflected the changing attitudes, priorities, and values of the
country. This book compiles entries on 100 consumer products--ten
per decade--that figured prominently in the rise of consumer
culture in the United States, telling the story behind the
century's most popular products, slogans, and symbols.
A unique format provides glimpses into American popular culture
from each decade in the century. In addition to the history of
advertising, economics, and the media, students will learn how
perceptions of class, gender, and race were conveyed through
advertising-and how those perceptions changed from 1900 to 2000.
A-Z entries for each decade include bibliographic information on
the product, as well as vivid illustrations showing the visual
evolution of advertising icons and strategies throughout the
century.
Patti Playpal*t life-sized companion dolls were an enormous hit in
the 1960s. These gorgeous dolls could actually wear the clothing of
the children they belonged to! Patti Playpal dolls are in demand on
today's collectors' market, although surprisingly little
information has been available about them. This wonderful reference
not only chronicles the Playpal Family with their original outfits
and play sets, but also all of the other life-sized dolls of the
era that have been a source of confusion to collectors and dealers
alike. Finer points like original hair colors, hairstyles, and
outfit variations are finally documented. Over 250 color photos,
original catalog and television advertisements, and valuable
information about the dolls and the prices they command today make
this long-awaited resource an excellent addition to the library of
all doll or toy enthusiasts.
As the Material Girl, Eva Peron in Evita, and most recently, queen
of the disco floor, Madonna's transformations and assumed
identities keep her fans wanting more. She has inspired university
professors and cultural critics to enshrine her as a postmodern
icon. Known for her persona as much as for her music, Madonna has
stirred controversy through her use of religious and sexual
depictions in her songs, music videos, concerts, and in one
notorious publication. This biography traces Madonna's ambitious
journey from a Midwest upbringing as part of a large family to
achieving fame on a global scale. It also brings readers up to date
on her latest incarnation as a wife and mother, living on a country
estate in England. Students researching cultural studies topics
will accurate information on the musician's life and body of work,
as well as critical commentary on her impact and lasting
significance as one of the most influential female entertainers of
our time. She has been the subject of countless magazines and
newspaper stories around the world, whether for her sold-out
concerts or as an advocate for Kabbalah, the spiritual movement
rooted in Jewish mysticism. This book shares her story and provides
a way to consider the influence Madonna has had through her
ever-evolving career in shaping our popular culture. A timeline of
significant events and a bibliography of print and electronic
sources for additional research round out this volume.
Additional Contributor Is Walter S. Adams. Papers Of The Mount
Wilson Observation, V6.
Title: As Gold in the Furnace.Publisher: British Library,
Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national
library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world's largest
research libraries holding over 150 million items in all known
languages and formats: books, journals, newspapers, sound
recordings, patents, maps, stamps, prints and much more. Its
collections include around 14 million books, along with substantial
additional collections of manuscripts and historical items dating
back as far as 300 BC.The FICTION & PROSE LITERATURE collection
includes books from the British Library digitised by Microsoft. The
collection provides readers with a perspective of the world from
some of the 18th and 19th century's most talented writers. Written
for a range of audiences, these works are a treasure for any
curious reader looking to see the world through the eyes of ages
past. Beyond the main body of works the collection also includes
song-books, comedy, and works of satire. ++++The below data was
compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic
record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool
in helping to insure edition identification: ++++ British Library
Cross, Mary; 1895. 252 p.; 8 . 012628.f.49.
Title: Under Sentence.Publisher: British Library, Historical Print
EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United
Kingdom. It is one of the world's largest research libraries
holding over 150 million items in all known languages and formats:
books, journals, newspapers, sound recordings, patents, maps,
stamps, prints and much more. Its collections include around 14
million books, along with substantial additional collections of
manuscripts and historical items dating back as far as 300 BC.The
FICTION & PROSE LITERATURE collection includes books from the
British Library digitised by Microsoft. The collection provides
readers with a perspective of the world from some of the 18th and
19th century's most talented writers. Written for a range of
audiences, these works are a treasure for any curious reader
looking to see the world through the eyes of ages past. Beyond the
main body of works the collection also includes song-books, comedy,
and works of satire. ++++The below data was compiled from various
identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title.
This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure
edition identification: ++++ British Library Cross, Mary; 1890. 2
vol.; 8 . 012631.i.34.
Title: Under Sentence.Publisher: British Library, Historical Print
EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United
Kingdom. It is one of the world's largest research libraries
holding over 150 million items in all known languages and formats:
books, journals, newspapers, sound recordings, patents, maps,
stamps, prints and much more. Its collections include around 14
million books, along with substantial additional collections of
manuscripts and historical items dating back as far as 300 BC.The
FICTION & PROSE LITERATURE collection includes books from the
British Library digitised by Microsoft. The collection provides
readers with a perspective of the world from some of the 18th and
19th century's most talented writers. Written for a range of
audiences, these works are a treasure for any curious reader
looking to see the world through the eyes of ages past. Beyond the
main body of works the collection also includes song-books, comedy,
and works of satire. ++++The below data was compiled from various
identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title.
This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure
edition identification: ++++ British Library Cross, Mary; 1890. 2
vol.; 8 . 012631.i.34.
This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger
Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain
imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed
pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we
have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting,
preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger
Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and
hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone
To what extent does a person's own success result in social
transformation? This book offers 100 answers, providing
thought-provoking examples of how American culture was shaped
within a crucial time period by individuals whose lives and ideas
were major agents of change. 100 People Who Changed 20th-Century
America provides a two-volume encyclopedia of the individuals whose
contributions to society made the 20th century what it was.
Comprising contributions from 20 academics and experts in their
field, the thought-provoking essays examine the men and women who
have shaped the modern American cultural experience-change agents
who defined their time period as a result of their talent,
imagination, and enterprise. Organized chronologically by the
subjects' birthdates, the essays are written to be accessible to
the general reader yet provide in-depth information for scholars,
ensuring that the work will appeal to many audiences.
Dogs eat burritos, camels smoke cigarettes, and frogs drink
beer. Welcome to the Century of the Consumer. In the 20th century,
Americans were romanced by consumer culture, which in turn
reflected the changing attitudes, priorities, and values of the
country. This book compiles entries on 100 consumer products--ten
per decade--that figured prominently in the rise of consumer
culture in the United States, telling the story behind the
century's most popular products, slogans, and symbols.
A unique format provides glimpses into American popular culture
from each decade in the century. In addition to the history of
advertising, economics, and the media, students will learn how
perceptions of class, gender, and race were conveyed through
advertising-and how those perceptions changed from 1900 to 2000.
A-Z entries for each decade include bibliographic information on
the product, as well as vivid illustrations showing the visual
evolution of advertising icons and strategies throughout the
century.
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