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Golden Dreams: California In An Age Of Abundance, 19501963 (Americans And The California Dream)
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A Narrative Tour De Force That Combines Wideranging Scholarship With Captivating Prose, Kevin Starr'S Acclaimed Multivolume Americans And The California Dream Is An Unparalleled Work Of Cultural History. In This Volume, Starr Covers The Crucial Postwar Period1950 To 1963When The California We Know Today First Burst Into Prominence.Starr Brilliantly Illuminates The Dominant Economic, Social, And Cultural Forces In California In These Pivotal Years. In A Powerful Blend Of Telling Events, Colorful Personalities, And Insightful Analyses, Starr Examines Such Issues As The Overnight Creation Of The Postwar California Suburb, The Rise Of Los Angeles As Super City, The Reluctant Emergence Of San Diego As One Of The Largest Cities In The Nation, And The Decline Of Political Centrism. He Explores The Silent Generation And The Emergent Boomer Youth Cult, The Beats And The Hollywood Rat Pack, The Pervasive Influence Of Zen Buddhism And Other Asian Traditions In Art And Design, The Rise Of The University Of California And The Emergence Of California Itself As A Utopia Of Higher Education, The Cooling Of West Coast Jazz, Freeway And Water Projects Of Heroic Magnitude, Outdoor Life And The Beginnings Of The Environmental Movement. More Broadly, He Shows How California Not Only Became The Most Populous State In The Union, But In Fact Evolved Into A Megastate En Route To Becoming The Global Commonwealth It Is Today.Golden Dreams Continues An Epic Series That Has Been Widely Recognized For Its Signal Contribution To The History Of American Culture In California. It Is A Book That Transcends Its Stated Subject To Offer A Wealth Of Insight Into The Growth Of The Sun Belt And The West And Indeed The Dramatic Transformation Of America Itself In These Pivotal Years Following The Second World War.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Golden Dreams: California in an Age of Abundance, 1950-1963'? A: The main theme of the book is the cultural history of California during the postwar period from 1950 to 1963, highlighting the economic, social, and cultural forces that shaped the state.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Golden Dreams'? A: The author of 'Golden Dreams' is Kevin Starr, a renowned scholar known for his work on California's cultural history.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'Golden Dreams' contains 576 pages, providing an in-depth exploration of its subject matter.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of 'Golden Dreams' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Golden Dreams' published? A: 'Golden Dreams' was published on September 9, 2011.
- Q: Is 'Golden Dreams' suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'Golden Dreams' is suitable for academic study as it combines extensive scholarship with engaging prose, making it a valuable resource for understanding California's cultural history.
- Q: What issues does Kevin Starr address in the book? A: Starr addresses various issues including the rise of the postwar California suburb, the emergence of Los Angeles as a major city, and the impact of cultural movements such as the Beats and the environmental movement.
- Q: Is this book part of a series? A: Yes, 'Golden Dreams' is part of Kevin Starr's multi-volume series called 'Americans and the California Dream'.
- Q: What makes 'Golden Dreams' unique compared to other historical accounts? A: 'Golden Dreams' stands out due to its narrative style that combines captivating prose with scholarly research, offering insights into both California and broader American cultural transformations.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to learn about California's transformation into a mega-state, the cultural dynamics of the era, and the significant events and figures that influenced this change.