It whispers, it sings, it rocks, and it howls. It expresses the voice of the folk the open road, freedom, protest and rebellion, youth and love. It is the acoustic guitar. And over the last five decades it has become a quintessential American icon. Because this musical instrument is significant to so many in ways that are emotional, cultural, and economic guitar making has experienced a renaissance in North America, both as a popular hobby and, for some, a way of life.
About the AuthorKathryn Marie Dudley is professor of anthropology and American studies at Yale University.
Book InformationISBN 9780226478678
Author Kathryn Marie DudleyFormat Paperback
Page Count 374
Imprint University of Chicago PressPublisher The University of Chicago Press
Weight(grams) 567g
Dimensions(mm) 23mm * 17mm * 2mm