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'''''The Official Preppy Handbook''''' (1980) is a [[tongue-in-cheek]] humor reference guide written by [[Jonathan Roberts (writer)|Jonathan Roberts]], Carol McD. Wallace, Mason Wiley, and(削除) [[Lisa (削除ここまで) Birnbach(削除) ]] (削除ここまで). It discusses an aspect of North American culture described as ''[[preppy|prepdom]]''. In addition to insights on [[University-preparatory school|prep school]] and university life at socially acceptable schools,<ref name="Obama">[http://books.google.com/books?id=ZUtif9llLM8C&pg=PA15&dq=%22The+Official+Preppy+Handbook%22&lr=&cd=11#v=onepage&q=%22The%20Official%20Preppy%20Handbook%22&f=false Elizabeth Lightfoot, ''Michelle Obama: First Lady of Hope'' (2008), 15]</ref> it illuminates many aspects of [[upper-class]], [[old money]] [[White Anglo-Saxon Protestant|WASP]] society.<ref name="Politics">[http://books.google.com/books?id=Khna67W6vqIC&pg=PA556&dq=%22The+Official+Preppy+Handbook%22&lr=&cd=13#v=onepage&q=%22The%20Official%20Preppy%20Handbook%22&f=false Hendrik Hertzberg, ''Politics: Obsevations & Arguments; 1966-2004'' (2005), 556]</ref> Topics range from appropriate clothing for social events to choosing the correct college and major.
'''''The Official Preppy Handbook''''' (1980) is a [[tongue-in-cheek]] humor reference guide(追記) edited by [[Lisa Birnbach]], (追記ここまで) written by [[Jonathan Roberts (writer)|Jonathan Roberts]], Carol McD. Wallace, Mason Wiley, and Birnbach.(追記) {{citation needed|date = March 2012}} (追記ここまで) It discusses an aspect of North American culture described as ''[[preppy|prepdom]]''. In addition to insights on [[University-preparatory school|prep school]] and university life at socially acceptable schools,<ref name="Obama">[http://books.google.com/books?id=ZUtif9llLM8C&pg=PA15&dq=%22The+Official+Preppy+Handbook%22&lr=&cd=11#v=onepage&q=%22The%20Official%20Preppy%20Handbook%22&f=false Elizabeth Lightfoot, ''Michelle Obama: First Lady of Hope'' (2008), 15]</ref> it illuminates many aspects of [[upper-class]], [[old money]] [[White Anglo-Saxon Protestant|WASP]] society.<ref name="Politics">[http://books.google.com/books?id=Khna67W6vqIC&pg=PA556&dq=%22The+Official+Preppy+Handbook%22&lr=&cd=13#v=onepage&q=%22The%20Official%20Preppy%20Handbook%22&f=false Hendrik Hertzberg, ''Politics: Obsevations & Arguments; 1966-2004'' (2005), 556]</ref> Topics range from appropriate clothing for social events to choosing the correct college and major.


The book addresses "preppy" life from birth to old age, lending understanding to the cultural aspects of "preppy" life. In general, elementary and secondary school, college, and the young adult years receive the most attention. Coverage lessens during the book's latter chapters. The book was first published in 1980 by [[Workman Publishing]]. It contains 224 pages. It was printed 41 times.
The book addresses "preppy" life from birth to old age, lending understanding to the cultural aspects of "preppy" life. In general, elementary and secondary school, college, and the young adult years receive the most attention. Coverage lessens during the book's latter chapters. The book was first published in 1980 by [[Workman Publishing]]. It contains 224 pages. It was printed 41 times.(追記) {{citation needed|date = March 2012}} (追記ここまで)


==Effect==
==Effect==
The book's reflections on [[young urban professional]] culture inspired Arthur Cinader, the founder of the [[J. Crew]] clothing line.<ref name="Forbes">[http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Investing/Extra/the-secrets-of-j-crews-success.aspx Leah Bourne, ''The secrets of J.Crew's success'', Forbes.com/MSN.com, January 21, 2010]</ref> Cinader hoped to capitalize on the book's success.<ref name="Forbes"/>
The book's reflections on [[young urban professional]] culture inspired Arthur Cinader, the founder of the [[J. Crew]] clothing line.<ref name="Forbes">[http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Investing/Extra/the-secrets-of-j-crews-success.aspx Leah Bourne, ''The secrets of J.Crew's success'', Forbes.com/MSN.com, January 21, 2010]</ref> Cinader hoped to capitalize on the book's success.<ref name="Forbes"/>


The book also represented a resurgence of interest in 'preppy' culture that aided the growth of retailer [[L.L. Bean]].<ref name="Gorman">[http://books.google.com/books?id=n13UlYto0RkC&pg=PA143&dq=%22The+Official+Preppy+Handbook%22&cd=2#v=onepage&q=%22The%20Official%20Preppy%20Handbook%22&f=false Leon A. Gorman, ''L.L. Bean: the making of an American icon'' (2006), 143]</ref>
The book also represented a resurgence of interest in 'preppy' culture that aided the growth of retailer [[L.L. Bean]].<ref name="Gorman">[http://books.google.com/books?id=n13UlYto0RkC&pg=PA143&dq=%22The+Official+Preppy+Handbook%22&cd=2#v=onepage&q=%22The%20Official%20Preppy%20Handbook%22&f=false Leon A. Gorman, ''L.L. Bean: the making of an American icon'' (2006), 143]</ref>(追記) The book's exposé of university life and the drug and sex culture at various schools had a significant impact on public thought about those schools.<ref name="Syracuse">[http://books.google.com/books?id=habkAAAAMAAJ&q=%22The+Official+Preppy+Handbook%22&dq=%22The+Official+Preppy+Handbook%22&cd=9 John Robert Greene, ''Syracuse University: Eggers Years'' (1996), 232]</ref> The book spawned many other "official" handbooks for other American subcultures. (追記ここまで)

The book's exposé of university life and the drug and sex culture at various schools had a significant impact on public thought about those schools.<ref name="Syracuse">[http://books.google.com/books?id=habkAAAAMAAJ&q=%22The+Official+Preppy+Handbook%22&dq=%22The+Official+Preppy+Handbook%22&cd=9 John Robert Greene, ''Syracuse University: Eggers Years'' (1996), 232]</ref>


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 19:15, 26 March 2012

Cover of The Official Preppy Handbook

The Official Preppy Handbook (1980) is a tongue-in-cheek humor reference guide edited by Lisa Birnbach, written by Jonathan Roberts, Carol McD. Wallace, Mason Wiley, and Birnbach.[citation needed ] It discusses an aspect of North American culture described as prepdom . In addition to insights on prep school and university life at socially acceptable schools,[1] it illuminates many aspects of upper-class, old money WASP society.[2] Topics range from appropriate clothing for social events to choosing the correct college and major.

The book addresses "preppy" life from birth to old age, lending understanding to the cultural aspects of "preppy" life. In general, elementary and secondary school, college, and the young adult years receive the most attention. Coverage lessens during the book's latter chapters. The book was first published in 1980 by Workman Publishing. It contains 224 pages. It was printed 41 times.[citation needed ]

Effect

The book's reflections on young urban professional culture inspired Arthur Cinader, the founder of the J. Crew clothing line.[3] Cinader hoped to capitalize on the book's success.[3]

The book also represented a resurgence of interest in 'preppy' culture that aided the growth of retailer L.L. Bean.[4] The book's exposé of university life and the drug and sex culture at various schools had a significant impact on public thought about those schools.[5] The book spawned many other "official" handbooks for other American subcultures.

References

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