Presents fifty alphabetized entries on figures, events, and topics from a variety of mythologies, such as the Trickster, the birth of Hercules, and sibling rivalry, summarizing their associated myths and discussing their incarnations in modern popular culture.
Examines over a thousand words and phrases that entered the English language between approximately 1980 and 2003, such as "regifting" and "starter marriage, " providing published examples of usage and discussing their meanings, sources, and sociological significance.
Argues that world political actions and decisions are being configured along cultural rather than economic or religious lines and looks at the issues and areas most likely to be in the forefront in the near future.
a rollercoaster ride through six decades of pop culture in America
Biddle, Julian
2001
Examines popular artists, musical performers, movies, trends, television shows, and fashions that were popular in each decade from the 1950s to the twenty-first century.
Examines the political, economic, social, and technological developments in the world from the mid 1980s to the early 1990s including the compact disc, the Achille Lauro hostage situation, the Challenger disaster, Chernolbyl explosion, and more.
Examines the many changes that have occurred throughout the twentieth century in the way people live, discussing homes, transportation, work, fashion, eating habits, worship, leisure activities, medicine, morality, and technology.
