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Record 1 2018-03-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sociology (General)
DEF

The 1920's regarded as a boisterous of prosperity, fast cars, jazz, speakeasy, and wild youth.

Key term(s)
  • Roaring 20's

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sociologie (Généralités)
DEF

Période [caractérisée] par l'influence des mœurs et de la culture nord-américaine (génération perdue, musique, danse, mode, cinéma, radio, etc.), une effervescence artistique [...]ainsi qu'une consommation ostentatoire et dispendieuse, pour une certaine bourgeoisie, qui tranche nettement avec le passé.

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