Randy Mcbee: 2 books
Dance Hall Days
Intimacy and Leisure Among Working-Class Immigrants in the United States
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2000
The rise of commercialized leisure coincided with the arrival of millions of immigrants to America's cities. Conflict was inevitable as older generations attempted to preserve their traditions, values, and ethnic identities, while the young sought out the cheap amusements and sexual freedom which...
Born to Be Wild
The Rise of the American Motorcyclist
Language: English
Release Date: May 14, 2015
In 1947, 4,000 motorcycle hobbyists converged on Hollister, California. As images of dissolute bikers graced the pages of newspapers and magazines, the three-day gathering sparked the growth of a new subculture while also touching off national alarm. In the years that followed, the stereotypical leather-clad...