Gilbert, James : University of Maryland College Park

"A marvelous exploration of the connections between culture and behavior in modern America....The author deeply illuminates our understanding of the contemporary US."

--William M. Tuttle, Jr., University of Kansas

"A fascinating book....An enthralling exploration of reactions against popular culture....Raises valuable questions about whether the mass media should initiate or merely reinforce the fantasies they depict."

--The New York Times Book Review

Publisher Web Site, December, 2003

This book explores the 1950s debate over the media and juvenile delinquency among parents, professionals, and the creators of mass culture themselves.