Mr. Playboy: Hugh Hefner and the American dream
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Hoboken, N.J. : Wiley, c2008., Hoboken, N.J. : Wiley, [2008].
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ix, 529 pages, [24] pages of plates : ill. (some col.) ; 25 cm.
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Argues that, in the process of becoming fabulously wealthy and famous, Hefner has profoundly altered American life and values. Hefner, from the beginning, believed he could overturn social norms and take America with him.

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English
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9780471690597 (cloth), 0471690597 (cloth)

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Includes 1 folded color plate.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 455-514) and index.
Description
Argues that, in the process of becoming fabulously wealthy and famous, Hefner has profoundly altered American life and values. Hefner, from the beginning, believed he could overturn social norms and take America with him.
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APA Citation (style guide)

Watts, S. (2008). Mr. Playboy: Hugh Hefner and the American dream. Hoboken, N.J., Wiley.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Watts, Steven, 1952-. 2008. Mr. Playboy: Hugh Hefner and the American Dream. Hoboken, N.J., Wiley.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Watts, Steven, 1952-, Mr. Playboy: Hugh Hefner and the American Dream. Hoboken, N.J., Wiley, 2008.

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Watts, Steven. Mr. Playboy: Hugh Hefner and the American Dream. Hoboken, N.J., Wiley, 2008.

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