Poplorica: A Popular History of the Fads, Mavericks, Inventions, and Lore that Shaped Modern America

Smith, Martin J.; Kiger, Patrick J.

ISBN 10: 0060535326 / ISBN 13: 9780060535322

Published by Harper Paperbacks (edition ), 2005

About this Item

It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Seller Inventory # 0060535326-11-1

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Poplorica: A Popular History of the Fads, Mavericks, Inventions, and Lore that Shaped Modern America
• Publisher: Harper Paperbacks (edition )
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0060535326
• ISBN 13: 9780060535322
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Very Good

About this title

Synopsis

An irreverent tour of twentieth-century events, inventions, and individuals that affected modern American culture notes the influences of Betty Ford, super-absorbent disposable nappies, permanent-press clothing, TV dinners, black-velvet paintings, and more. Reprint. 25,000 first printing.

About the Author

Martin J. Smith is a journalist and magazine editor and winner of more than forty newspaper and magazine writing awards. He is a senior editor at the Los Angeles Times Magazine and is the author of three critically acclaimed suspense thrillers, including Straw Men, a 2002 Edgar Award nominee. He lives with his family in southern California.