Juke Box Britain

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Americanisation and Youth Culture, 1945–60

By Adrian Horn

Series: Studies in Popular Culture

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Juke Box Britain by Adrian Horn delves into the cultural transformation of Britain during the 1950s and 60s, focusing on the rise of American-style juke boxes. It explores how these musical machines became symbols of youth and rebellion, influencing the nation's music scene and social behaviours. Through vibrant anecdotes and historical insights, the book captures an era of change driven by the allure of rock 'n' roll.
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This book may appeal to you if you're interested in exploring the cultural revolution in Britain through the lens of music and technology. It delves into how jukeboxes played a pivotal role in shaping the musical tastes of a post-war generation, offering insight into the vibrant changes in British society during the mid-20th century.

Presents a highly original and detailed investigation into the nature of American visual, musical and cultural influences on British youth between 1945 and 1960. It looks at the spread of youth culture, juke boxes, coffee and milk bars, dress styles and rock 'n' roll and the context of these 'new' cultural influences in design, music and lifestyle.

Presents a highly original and detailed investigation into the nature of American visual, musical and cultural influences on British youth between 1945 and 1960.

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Juke Box Britain presents a highly original and detailed investigation into the nature of American visual, musical, and cultural influences on British youth between 1945 and 1960.

It examines the spread of youth culture, including juke boxes, coffee and milk bars, dress styles, and rock 'n' roll, as well as the context of these new cultural influences in design, music, and lifestyle.

Series: Studies in Popular Culture

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Juke Box Britain by Adrian Horn has been praised for its innovative and scholarly approach to exploring the cultural impact of juke boxes in postwar Britain. The author utilises a wide range of primary and secondary resources, including trade press, memoirs, and interviews, to provide a detailed examination. The book effectively illuminates the cultural dynamics of the "juke box boys" and youth cafes, challenging previous notions of American mass culture's influence with meticulous detail.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780719083662

Publisher: Manchester University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 18 November 2010

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Manchester University Press

Illustration: Illustrations, black & white|Illustrations, colour

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 3g

Pages: 240

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Adrian Horn Education & Reference European History History & Archaeology History & Military Non-Fiction Series: Studies in Popular Culture

About the Author

Adrian Horn is an Honorary Research Associate at the Department of History at Lancaster University, and an Associate Lecturer in Social Sciences with the Open University

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