Introduction

Annotated Bibliography: The Impact of the Television on Society 

The 1950s was a decade dedicated to the post World War II, conception of the Civil Rights Era, and the start of the Cold War in America. With economic expansion following World War II many people had to ration their money and food. The 50s was known as the “Golden Age of Capitalism” where the economy grew exponentially after the collapse of Bretton Woods monetary system, the collapse brought high and sustained levels of economic, productivity growth, and giving lower classes high wages. The “Golden Age” term also applies to the introduction of televisions and media, with the emergence of live shows. Using online sources this essay will explore the adoption of televisions in American homes and convey many social/psychological issues within the country from the 1950s to the 1960s and so on.