American Studies is a groundbreaking anthology that charts the evolution of American Studies from the end of World War II to the present day, showcasing dozens of essays that represent the best in cutting edge Americanist scholarship. Working with an advisory board of eminent scholars, the editors have selected works that together demonstrate how economic, social, cultural, and intellectual developments have interacted to produce new analytics and genealogies forthe field. This definitive collection emphasizes how changing perspectives have enabled older concepts and debates to emerge in different contexts. American Studies provides new historical interpretations of both America and the study of America. Includes introductions by the editors that highlight alterationsin the field and place each essay in its historical and theoretical context Features sections on nation and diaspora, citizenship, work, religion and spirituality, performance, technology, and memory, among others Includes essays that highlight the use of interdisciplinary methodologies Ranges across several centuries of United States history Includes an extensive index
- ISBN: 978-1-4051-1351-9
- Editorial: Wiley-Blackwell
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 640
- Fecha Publicación: 13/02/2009
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés