Medovoi, Leerom
Rebels: Cold War Culture and the Birth of Identity
- ISBN 13:
- 9780822336921
- author:
- Medovoi, Leerom
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Duke University Press Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2005
- Pages:
- 400
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.5 x 3 cm
- Genre:
- American studies
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Rebels: Youth and the Cold War Origins of Identity by Leerom Medovoi explores how figures like Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, and James Dean embodied dissent and defiance during the early years of the Cold War. These avatars of youthful rebellion were not just entertainers, but also symbols of America's anti-authoritarian self-image. Medovoi argues that the "bad boy" archetype became a guarantor of the country's democratic values, representing freedom-seeking nations and countering the conformity of suburban America. As identity emerged as a concept in the 1950s, it was rapidly absorbed into various aspects of postwar American culture, including literature, film, music, and drama. This book examines how youth culture began to exhibit telltale motifs of revolt, which would later influence contemporary American politics. With its unique perspective on the intersection of identity, culture, and politics, Rebels: Youth and the Cold War Origins of Identity offers a fascinating insight into the origins of identity politics in America.
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