The prom has been a fixture in the life of American teenagers for as long as high schools have existed. Both encapsulating and magnifying the drama of adolescence, proms have been transformed from modest tea dances to costly extravaganzas supporting apparel and cosmetic makers, limousine services, hotels, magazine publishers, and hair salons. Focusing on social and economic trends, this volume examines the evolution of the prom, the development of the billion-dollar prom industry, and the events place in popular culture, including its portrayal in film, television, and literature. Using the prom as a lens through which to view many aspects of American culturemoney, sex, fashion, dance, music, television, transportation, communication, and even warthis work offers a fresh perspective on the history of American youth. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.

ISBN-10

0786467002
ISBN-13

978-0786467006
Publisher

McFarland Publishing
Publication date

Aug. 15 2012
Language

English
Dimensions

15.24 x 1.27 x 22.23 cm
Print length

218 pages
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"in an interesting and well-researched way, Anderson delves into the impacts of prom from its inception through the present...a treat for all ages"--Library Journal.

About the Author

Ann Anderson is a freelance writer, teacher, actor and director. Her articles and essays have appeared in Stage Directions, Prevention and Health, among many other publications. She lives in Portland, Oregon.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ McFarland Publishing (Aug. 15 2012)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 218 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0786467002
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0786467006
Item weight ‏ : ‎ 318 g
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 15.24 x 1.27 x 22.23 cm

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Details from the history of dancing and dating

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I must say this account of high school prom not only sent me back in time, it is clearly related to today's high school culture. Very easy read, full of fun facts and details that I never would have thought had so much to do with my own views of the world. I was a 50's baby and grew up in a culture where a girl had to have a date to every dance. When I was ready to dance, boys still asked girls out and girls asking boys out was just starting. Needless to say my junior prom was the most memorable and my senior winter prom was just as fun. Although I didn't have what I thought to be a fancy dress, my mother made it by hand and I still felt beautiful. This book really gave me a foundation to refer to in terms of not only how I grew up but how my daughter grew up and my step son who recently went to his high school prom. Ann Anderson does a great job in defining a culture that is still alive and well in the 21st Century.

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