5. The Good Life: Springsteen’s Play Ethic

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. A Springsteen Chronology ix
4. Introduction 1
5. 1. Republicans and republicans: Reagan and Springsteen at Center Stage 9
6. 2. Democratic Character: Springsteen and the American Artistic Tradition 31
7. 3. Realms of Kings: Springsteen and the American Dream 59
8. 4. Borne in the U.S. A.: Springsteen and the Weight of War 83
9. 5. The Good Life: Springsteen’s Play Ethic 109
10. 6. Man’s Job: Springsteen’s Masculinity 133
11. 7. God and Bruce Springsteen 169
12. Conclusion 203
13. Acknowledgments 207
14. Notes 209
15. Index 227
16. About the Author 241