--- product_id: 23948736 title: "The 1980s (American Popular Culture Through History)" price: "468.63 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 3 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/23948736-the-1980s-american-popular-culture-through-history store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # The 1980s (American Popular Culture Through History) **Price:** 468.63 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The 1980s (American Popular Culture Through History) - **How much does it cost?** 468.63 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/23948736-the-1980s-american-popular-culture-through-history) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The eighties are seen by many as a time of excess and extremes. From Boy George to Madonna, metal heads to valley girls, and workout clothes to shoulder pads, many pushed the boundaries of what was was conventional. After a decade of war, disillusionment of the government, advances in civil rights, and disco, Americans became status seekers and shopaholics and the Me generation was born. Twelve narrative chapters describe the decade of decedence and its impact on popular culture including: the AIDS epidemic, preppies, Miami Vice , the Rubik's Cube, E.T., hair bands, the advent of the personal computer, malls, Ronald Reagan, Pac-Man, Cheers , Stephen King, Michael Jackson, the shuttle Challenger explosion, Bonfire of the Vanities , music videos, Roseanne , the power suit, Less Than Zero , rap music, and The Cosby Show , among many others. Chapters on Everyday America and the World of Youth describe the important changes in American society, from Ronald Reagan's War on Drugs, to latch-key kids, to Black Monday. The following ten chapters explore the many aspects of popular culture-everything from advertising to fashion, literature to music, travel to the visual arts-that influenced Americans in the eighties. Supplemental resources include a timeline of important events, an extensive bibliography for further reading and a subject index. Review: Very thorough, engaging, and entertaining! - This well-written little hardbound book delves into the popular culture of the 1980s at a level that exceeds anything else I've read about the decade. You name it, Bob Batchelor and Scott Stoddart, covers it. From the Jane Fonda fad to best-selling books to movies of all genres. I particularly liked the breakdown of the film genres (including "The Return of the Sequel" and "Marital Relations" to name a few) - oh yes, we get to relive "Fatal Attraction," still scaring the crap out of middle-aged men the world over. If you're looking for a book with more than just lists of facts, this is a great overview of the Decade of Decadence! Tom Harvey Author of "The Eighties: A Bitchen Time To Be a Teenager!" Review: Four Stars - Interesting. Nostalgic. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #2,091,617 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #3,380 in United States History (Books) #7,063 in Popular Culture in Social Sciences #20,153 in Historical Study (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.1 out of 5 stars 11 Reviews | ## Images ![The 1980s (American Popular Culture Through History) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71DgxbDhIEL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very thorough, engaging, and entertaining! *by T***Y on September 4, 2011* This well-written little hardbound book delves into the popular culture of the 1980s at a level that exceeds anything else I've read about the decade. You name it, Bob Batchelor and Scott Stoddart, covers it. From the Jane Fonda fad to best-selling books to movies of all genres. I particularly liked the breakdown of the film genres (including "The Return of the Sequel" and "Marital Relations" to name a few) - oh yes, we get to relive "Fatal Attraction," still scaring the crap out of middle-aged men the world over. If you're looking for a book with more than just lists of facts, this is a great overview of the Decade of Decadence! Tom Harvey Author of "The Eighties: A Bitchen Time To Be a Teenager!" ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Four Stars *by O***D on November 7, 2016* Interesting. Nostalgic. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Five Stars *by B***A on August 15, 2016* Lots of information ## Frequently Bought Together - The 1980s (American Popular Culture Through History) - The 1970s (American Popular Culture Through History) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/23948736-the-1980s-american-popular-culture-through-history](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/23948736-the-1980s-american-popular-culture-through-history) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-08-26*