The Magic Kingdom: Walt Disney and the American Way of LifeHoughton Mifflin, 1997 - 526 pages The Magic Kingdom is a full-length investigation of the life of Walt Disney, arguabley the principal architect of mass culture in our time. Watts also digs deeply into Disney's private life, investigating his roles as husband, father, and brother and providing fresh insight into his peculiar psyche. This book offers a definitive view of one of the most influential Americans of the twentieth century. |
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Disney and the Rural Romance | 3 |
Young Man Disney and Mickey Mouse | 24 |
The Entertainer as Success Icon | 42 |
Copyright | |
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