In As Long as We Both Shall Love, Karen M. Dunak provides a nuanced history of the American wedding and its celebrants. Blending an analysis of film, fiction, advertising, and prescriptive literature with personal views from letters, diaries, essays, and oral histories, Dunak demonstrates the ways in which the modern wedding epitomizes a diverse and consumerist culture and aims to reveal an ongoing debate about the power of peer culture, media, and the marketplace in America.
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As Long As We Both Shall Love: the White Wedding in Postwar America
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Delve into the fascinating history of American weddings, as Karen M. Dunak explores the influences of film, fiction, and advertising on this cultural institution. Through personal accounts and insightful analysis, she uncovers the impact of consumerism and peer culture on modern-day weddings, sparking a thought-provoking debate about their true meaning in today’s society.
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