Bruce Springsteen, cultural studies, and the runaway American dream

Womack, Kenneth. (Author). Zolten, J. Jerome. (Added Author). Bernhard, Mark. (Added Author).

Summary: By assembling a host of essays that engage in interdisciplinary commentary regarding one of Western culture's most enduring artistic and socially radicalizing phenomena, this book offers a cohesive, intellectual, and often entertaining introduction to the many ways in which Springsteen continues to impact our lives by challenging our minds through his lyrics and music.

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ISBN: 1409404978
ISBN: 9781409404972
ISBN: 1409434354
ISBN: 9781409434351
Physical Description: 1 online resource (xx, 275 pages).
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Publisher: Farnham, Surrey ; Burlington, VT : Ashgate, ©2012.

Content descriptions

General Note:	Multi-User. CatMonthString:jan.13 CatBulkString:jan.03.13
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 255-269) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	pt. 1. "Land of hope and dreams" : Springsten's American serenade -- pt. 2. "There's a sadness hidden in that pretty face" : Springsteen and gender identity -- pt. 3. "Lost in the flood" : Springsteen and religion -- pt. 4. "It's hard to be a saint in the city" : Springsteen, ethics, and social justice.
Restrictions on Access Note:	Restrictions: NLC students and staff only.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Note:	Access restricted by subscription. Access requires VIU IP addresses and is restricted to VIU students, faculty and staff.
Source of Description Note:	Print version record.