Florida in the popular imagination : essays on the cultural landscape of the Sunshine State /

"Critical discussion of popular culture in Florida, which began drawing winter visitors before the Civil War (now boasts a hundred million+ visitors annually). These essays explore many facets of Florida's culture: Mickey; Shamu; early tourist sites; Key West and its favorite son Ernest He...

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Other Authors: Glassman, Steve
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., [2009]
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Summary:"Critical discussion of popular culture in Florida, which began drawing winter visitors before the Civil War (now boasts a hundred million+ visitors annually). These essays explore many facets of Florida's culture: Mickey; Shamu; early tourist sites; Key West and its favorite son Ernest Hemingway; and an overview of several iconic Florida institutions (Daytona 500, Spring Break)"--Provided by publisher.
Physical Description:viii, 276 pages ; 23 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780786439645 (softcover : alk. paper)
0786439645 (softcover : alk. paper)