Born in the U.S.A. : Bruce Springsteen in American life / Jim Cullen.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Cullen, Jim, 1962- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Rock musicians--United States--History and criticism.

Rock musicians.

Springsteen, Bruce--Criticism and interpretation.

Springsteen, Bruce.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (263 pages)

Edition:

Third edition, Revised and expanded.

Place of Publication:

New Brunswick, NJ : Rutgers University Press, [2024]

Summary:

Pioneering the field of Springsteen scholarship when it first appeared in 1997, Born in the U.S.A. remains one of the definitive studies of Springsteen’s work and its impact on American culture. Moving beyond journalistic and biographical approaches, Jim Cullen situates the artist in a wider historical canvas that stretches from the Puritans to Barack Obama, showing how he has absorbed, refracted, and revitalized American mythology, including the American Dream, the work ethic, and the long quest for racial justice. Exploring difficult questions about Springsteen’s politics, he finds a man committed to both democratic and republican principles, as well as a patriot dedicated to revealing the lapses of a country he loves. This third edition of Born in the U.S.A. is fully revised and updated, incorporating discussion of Springsteen’s wide output in the 21st century. While addressing Springsteen’s responses to events like 9/11, it also considers the evolution of his attitudes towards religion, masculinity, and his relationship with his audience. Whether a serious Springsteen fan or simply an observer of American popular culture, Born in the U.S.A. will give you a new appreciation for The Boss.

Contents:

A Springsteen Chronology

Introduction

Republicans and republicans : Reagan and Springsteen at Center Stage

democratic Character : Springsteen and the American Artistic Tradition

Realms of Kings : Springsteen and the American Dream

Borne in the U.S.A. : Springsteen and the Weight of War

The Good Life : Springsteen's Play Ethic

Man's Job : Springsteen's Masculinity

God and Bruce Springsteen

Conclusion.

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ISBN:

9781978838086

1978838085

9781978838079

1978838077

OCLC:

1419064837