Steven Watts Reihenfolge der Bücher

Exploring the life of Will Rogers, this biography highlights his journey from the Cherokee Indian Territory to becoming a prominent figure in early 20th-century media and entertainment. Renowned for his folksy humor and relatable wit, Rogers connected with audiences through various platforms, including vaudeville, radio, and film. His ability to resonate with ordinary people, while befriending influential figures, positioned him as a symbol of common sense and decency, helping Americans navigate the complexities of modern life with laughter and reflection.

Focusing on the cultural connections of Charles Brockden Brown's life and writings, this study offers a fresh perspective on his often-overlooked works alongside his well-known novels from the late 1790s. By analyzing genre and chronology, it uncovers broader ties between Brown's literature and early American society. The author emphasizes the interplay of text, context, and self, highlighting how these elements influence each other. The work also addresses the "social history of ideas," illustrating how language's form and content are grounded in real-life experiences.

This is not just another standard biography of the youthful president JFK. By examining Kennedy in the context of certain books, movies, social critiques, music, and cultural discussions that framed his ascendancy, Watts shows us the sense of possibility, the optimism and aspirations, that... číst celé

„Dieses Buch macht Spaß. Wie könnte es das Nicht? Das Ziel von Watts ist es, Ihnen einen Mann, das Magazin und ihren Platz in der Geschichte in voller Größe zu zeigen. Der Playboy ist nicht mehr die kulturelle Kraft, die er einmal war, aber er hat die Gesellschaft geprägt.“ ASSOCIATED PRESS Es ist schon ein tolles Leben, das Hugh Hefner hat. Schöne Frauen, ein wunderbares Anwesen, schnelle Autos, jede Menge berühmte und interessante Freunde, rauschende Parties. Wer will das nicht? Folgen Sie Steven Watts bei der Zwischenbilanz des Mannes, für den man den Begriff „Dolce Vita“ hätte erfinden müssen, hätte es ihn nicht schon gegeben. Hugh Hefner ist nicht aber nur ein Lebemensch, Steve Watts beschreibt auch einen politisch und sozial engagierten Verleger, ohne den Amerika heute nicht wäre was es ist. Und die Playmates? Natürlich sind die auch mit von der Partie; Hugh Hefner, seine Affären und Ehen. Dabei gibt Watts auf unterhaltsame und gleichzeitig spannende Weise ein faszinierendes Kapitel amerikanischer Zeitgeschichte preis.

How a Michigan farm boy became the richest man in America is a classic, almost mythic tale, but never before has Henry Ford’s outsized genius been brought to life so vividly as it is in this engaging and superbly researched biography. The real Henry Ford was a tangle of contradictions. He set off the consumer revolution by producing a car affordable to the masses, all the while lamenting the moral toll exacted by consumerism. He believed in giving his workers a living wage, though he was entirely opposed to union labor. He had a warm and loving relationship with his wife, but sired a son with another woman. A rabid anti-Semite, he nonetheless embraced African American workers in the era of Jim Crow. Uncovering the man behind the myth, situating his achievements and their attendant controversies firmly within the context of early twentieth-century America, Watts has given us a comprehensive, illuminating, and fascinating biography of one of America’s first mass-culture celebrities.

Exploring the duality of a cultural icon, this book offers a blend of biography and cultural analysis focused on "Uncle Walt." It delves into Disney's private life, examining his relationships as a husband, father, and brother, while also providing insights into his complex psyche. Through this investigation, readers gain a deeper understanding of the man behind the magic and the cultural impact he had.