Under the influence
Subtitle: California's intoxicating spiritual and cultural impact on America
By: Monica Ganas.
Publisher: Brazos Press
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Grand Rapids, MI
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9781587431791
Subjects: Popular culture -- Moral and ethical aspects -- California; Religion and culture -- California; California -- Civilization
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.
Table of contents: title: "Poppies, my dear" : the intoxicating effect of California-ism; title: State spirit : religion; title: The rest is mystery : history; title: Extreme reality : television; title: Who is my neighbor? sociology and politics; title: The mastered race : celebrity culture; title: Sunshiny mournings : funerals; title: 'Til death do us part, or whatever : marriage; title: The golden chariot : automobile culture; title: East of eating : food; title: Choosing life : recommendations for the future.