American cultural studies : an introduction to American culture
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American cultural studies : an introduction to American culture
Routledge, 1997
- : hbk
- : pbk
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Includes bibliographical references and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
Drawing on literature, art, film theatre, music and much more, American Cultural Studies is an interdisciplinary introduction to American culture for those taking American Studies. This textbook:
* introduces the full range and variety of American culture including issues of race, gender and youth
* provides a truly interdisciplinary methodology
* suggests and discusses a variety of approaches to study
* highlights American distinctiveness
* draws on literature, art, film, theatre, architecture, music and more
* challenges orthodox paradigms of American Studies.
This is a fast-expanding subject area, and Campbell and Kean's book will certainly be a staple part of any cultural studies student's reading diet.
Table of Contents
Introduction 1. New Beginnings: American Culture and Identity 2. Ethnicity and Immigration: Between Many Worlds 3. African-Americans: 'I don't Sing other People's Voices' 4. In God we Trust?: Religion in American Life 5. Approaches to Regionalism: The West and the South 6. The American City: 'The Old Knot of Contrariety' 7. Gender and Sexuality 8. Representing Youth: Outside the Sunken Nursery 9. Beyond American Borders 10. Technology and Media Cultures: 'The Uncertain Trajectory' Index
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