Born in the U.S.A. : Bruce Springsteen and the American tradition / Jim Cullen.
| Author/creator | Cullen, Jim, 1962- |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | First edition. |
| Publication Info | New York : HarperCollins, ©1997. |
| Description | xviii, 254 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Introduction: a big country -- 1. The good conservative: on the trail of Springsteen and Reagan -- 2. Republican character: Springsteen and the American artistic tradition -- 3. Visions of kings: Springsteen and the American dream -- 4. Borne in the U.S.A.: Springsteen and the burden of Vietnam -- 5. The good life: Springsteen's play ethic -- 6. Model man: Springsteen's masculinity -- 7. Inherited imagination: Springsteen and American Catholicism -- Conclusion: better angels -- A Springsteen chronology. |
| Abstract | In 1975, Bruce Springsteen burst onto the American music scene with simultaneous appearances on the covers of Time and Newsweek magazines. His powerful, often stark portrayals of blue-collar life, his thunderous guitar and marathon live shows propelled him to the top of the charts for more than two decades. Now, in the first book of its kind, the author argues that Springsteen should be viewed not in terms of concerts or record sales, but as a cultural icon, a symbol of what's right with America, and an heir to Whitman, Lincoln, Steinbeck, King and other American luminaries. He is, the author says, a good conservative, someone who conserves the traditional values of hard work, family and compassion for the less fortunate, ideas long co-opted and corrupted by disingenuous politicians. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 203-220) and index. |
| Bibliography note | Discography: pages 221-229. |
| LCCN | 97002416 |
| ISBN | 0060187808 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Closed Stacks - Ask at Circulation Desk | ML420.S77 C85 1997 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |