American cultural studies : an introduction to American culture

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American cultural studies : an introduction to American culture

Neil Campbell and Alasdair Kean

Routledge, 1997

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  • : pbk

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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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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