This descriptive and analytic study examines how 1950s rock 'n' roll dancing illuminates the larger cultural context out of which the dancing arose.
• Period, archival photos
• A bibliography of books, articles, videos, films, and recordings documenting the history of 1950s rock 'n' roll music and dancing
• A detailed index allowing the book to be easily used as a reference source for research on social dance, rock 'n' roll, and American popular culture