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"The "Happiest Place On Earth" opened in 1955 during a trying time in American life--the Cold War. This book takes a fresh look at the park, analyzing its cultural narrative by looking beyond consumerism and corporate marketing to how Disney helped America cope during the Cold War and beyond"--Provided by publisher.

Looks at the history of Hello Kitty, a cartoon character who is shaped like a bobtail cat and wears a bow in her hair and who has become a world icon, discussing her creation in Japan, and more.

Discusses the culture, criticisms, and cultural impact of the riot grrrl movement and increase in female rock musicians in the 1990s, focusing on bands such as Bikini Kill, Alanis Morissette, Sleater-Kinney, and other artists and examines related issues, such as feminism and sexual politics.

Looks at the history of Hello Kitty, a cartoon character who is shped like a bobtail cat and wears a bow in her hair and who has become a world icon, discussing her creation in Japan, and more.

This book recounts the enduring products, innovative trends, and fun fads of the 1960s and 1970s.

This book recounts the enduring products, innovative trends, and fun fads of the 1940s and 1950s.

This book recounts the enduring products, innovative trends, and fun fads of the 1920s and the 1930s.

This book recounts the enduring products, innovative trends, and fun fads of the years of the 1900s and 1910s.

Collects sixteen essays that examine ways in which comic books can be used to understand the history of the United States.