Too soon too late : history in popular culture

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Author:

Morris, Meaghan.

ISBN:

9780253211880

Personal Author:

Morris, Meaghan.

Publication Information:

Bloomington : Indiana University Press, 1998.

Physical Description:

xxiii, 310 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Series:

Theories of contemporary culture ; v. 22

Series Title:

Theories of contemporary culture ; v. 22

Contents:

Preface: "Too Soon Too Late": In Memory of Claire Johnston, 1940-87 -- Introduction: History in Cultural Studies -- Pt. 1. Tourist Places. 1. At Henry Parkes Motel. 2. Things to do with Shopping Centers. 3. On the Beach -- Pt. 2. Media Time. 4. Great Moments in Social Climbing. 5. Ecstasy and Economics. 6. Lunching for the Republic -- Epilogue: Future Fear.

Subject Term:

Political culture -- Australia -- History -- 20th century.

Geographic Term:

Australia -- Civilization -- 20th century.

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Summary

What good is history to cultural studies? Meaghan Morris looks at struggles over "history" in social settings created by capitalism: in tourist landscapes and in television time. The materials of her analysis are motels, shopping malls, beaches, and local politics. She focuses on history and cultural heritage as issues of controversy for white working-class and poor suburban communities, as well as for urban cultural elites.