1. rookie37

    rookie37 New Member

    Joined:
    Oct 14, 2009
    Messages:
    3
    Likes Received:
    0

    history of genre trends

    Discussion in 'Research' started by rookie37, Oct 14, 2009.

    I'm trying to research genre popularity

    I'm particularly interested in personal development and how it gets a stronger demand after a hard time

    Dale Carnegie's How to Win Friend and Influence People (15 million sold) was released during The Great Depression. Napoleon Hill's book of Think and Grow Rich (30 million sold) was also from that era

    Normal Peale's The Power of Positive Thinking (40 million sold) came out at the height of the cold war.

    I'm looking for other things like that.
    I think many self help books were release after Viet Nam but I'm not sure.

    Anybody know where I can find out? Is there a genre history of popularity somewhere?
     
  2. mammamaia

    mammamaia nit-picker-in-chief Contributor

    Joined:
    Nov 21, 2006
    Messages:
    19,150
    Likes Received:
    1,034
    Location:
    Coquille, Oregon
    have you asked google?
     
  3. zaphod

    zaphod Member

    Joined:
    Jun 12, 2009
    Messages:
    66
    Likes Received:
    0
    I dunno but I can give you the opposite side of the coin-the 1990s

    When I was a kid I can sort of recall how big time trashy talk show TV like Donohue, Jerry Springer, Geraldo, even Oprah was. That and stuff that pushed the boundaries like Beavis and Butthead and South Park.
     

Share This Page

  1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
    By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
    Dismiss Notice