- ISBN13: 9781933108315
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“Describing ‘cool’ as a set of ;beliefs, values, and behavior patterns; rooted in the personal and musical styles of Bix Beiderbecke, Lester Young and Miles Davis (with a healthy dose of Bugs Bunny).”—Publishers Weekly “Like Dim Sum for the intellectually curious and literary-minded, Gioia’s chronicle of the birth and death of cool samples a variety of genres and disciplines.”—ForeWord Magazine “A sign of the worth of Gioia´s book is that it is hard… More >>
Can cool become a thing of the past? “The Birth and Death of the Cool” discusses the concept of cool and how it has been waning over the past few decades as it has become a tool of business and other elements. Going over the history of cool and where society may be heading next, Ted Gioia gives readers a fascinating read of cool. “The Birth and Death of the Cool” is a choice pick for any cultural studies collection.
Rating: 5 / 5