Part of the Pop Goes the Decade series, this book looks at one of the most memorable decades of the 20th century, highlighting pop culture areas such as film, television, sports, technology, advertising, fashion, and art.

• Highlights key controversies of the 1970s, enabling readers to better understand the social values and common thinking of that decade in America
• Provides insightful, comprehensive background information on the 1970s that will serve to improve students' critical thinking skills by exploring the influence and use of cultural genres during pivotal moments in American history
• Includes a "Controversies in Culture" section that highlights the changes in culture that caused significant disturbances in society