The 1970s

This series presents 17 volumes that serve as cultural time capsules sent from the American people.

Popular culture is defined as the culture of the people, and each volume examines the entertainments, diversions, icons, and rituals that show how American attitudes, behavior, beliefs, customs, and tastes have changed from decade to decade and from era to era.

At the same time, readers of this series will learn how elements of popular culture actually changed its creators: the American people.

Topics featured include: Advertising; Architecture; Everyday America; Fads, Games, Hobbies, Sports, and Toys; Fashion; Food; Literature; Music; Performing Arts; Travel; Visual Arts; and The World of Youth.

The 1970s were a time of social movements, war, political mistrust, music and film, and diversity.

As both the civil rights and the feminist movements continued, the country experienced numerous changes.

While advances in technology and space exploration helped bring the country together, events such as the Vietnam War, the Roe v.

Wade Supreme Court decision, and the impeachment of President Richard Nixon brought about differing viewpoints. Chapters describe the decade's popular culture including fashion, food, youth and society, leisure activities, music, and performing arts.