Keywords for American Cultural Studies, Second Edition
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Keywords for American Cultural Studies, Second Edition by Bruce Burgett
Suitable for understanding key terms and debates in the fields of American studies and cultural studies, this book brings together essays by scholars working in literary studies and political economy, cultural anthropology and ethnic studies, African American history and performance studies, gender studies and political theory.
"The second edition ofKeywords for American Cultural Studiesis a wonderful, deeply engaging volume that will be used productively by a wide audience of students, scholars, and general readersWith an impressive range of contributors, from trusted veterans to insurgent new voices,spanning both print and online essays,Burgett and Hendler have assembled conversation starters, snapshots of important moments in the development of the academic field. There is a seriousness of purpose here, a desire to establish the stakes of scholarly inquiry that radiates from every page." -- Jeffrey Melnick,co-author of Immigration and American Popular Culture
"This hybrid print-digital edition continues the work of the first, presenting discussions of concepts important in American cultural studies...Entries often branch out in fascinating ways; e.g. 'Space' spans Renaissance philosophy, the literature of Melville and Twain, Sun Ra's music, and protest tactics of the American Indian Movement." * Choice *
"This hybrid print-digital edition continues the work of the first, presenting discussions of concepts important in American cultural studies...Entries often branch out in fascinating ways; e.g. 'Space' spans Renaissance philosophy, the literature of Melville and Twain, Sun Ra's music, and protest tactics of the American Indian Movement." * Choice *
Bruce Burgett (Editor)
Bruce Burgett is Dean and Professor in the School of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences at University of Washington Bothell. He is author of Sentimental Bodies: Sex, Gender, and Citizenship in the Early Republic, and co-editor of Keywords for American Cultural Studies.
Glenn Hendler (Editor)
Glenn Hendler is Professor of English and American Studies at Fordham University. He is the author of David Bowie's Diamond Dogs and co-editor of Keywords for American Cultural Studies.
Bruce Burgett is Dean and Professor in the School of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences at University of Washington Bothell. He is author of Sentimental Bodies: Sex, Gender, and Citizenship in the Early Republic, and co-editor of Keywords for American Cultural Studies.
Glenn Hendler (Editor)
Glenn Hendler is Professor of English and American Studies at Fordham University. He is the author of David Bowie's Diamond Dogs and co-editor of Keywords for American Cultural Studies.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780814708019 |
| ISBN 10 | 0814708013 |
| Title | Keywords for American Cultural Studies, Second Edition |
| Author | Bruce Burgett |
| Series | Keywords |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | New York University Press |
| Year published | 2014-12-19 |
| Number of pages | 320 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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