In this introduction to the representations of the Vietnam War in American history, literature and film, Mark Taylor offers a concise, interdisciplinary approach to this most popular but complex of subjects. His aim is to show the intricate nature of crucial events in Vietnam, indicate the different ways in which historians and other writers and filmmakers have sought to make sense of them, and explore the sorts of truths which each claims to be telling - how can we know what is authentic?
In this introduction to the representations of the Vietnam War in American history, literature and film, Mark Taylor offers a concise, interdisciplina...
This work is distinctive in looking at jazz both as a music and as a culture within the wider American context and in opening up the subject to the non-specialist. It examines th social and institutional structures that have underpinned the music at particular stages in its history and considers its place as a component of the entertainment industry. It looks at the direct influence of jazz upon other arts and its more indirect influence as a cultural presence and source of meaning. It argues that jazz culture has provided an influential model in relation to a number of issues affecting...
This work is distinctive in looking at jazz both as a music and as a culture within the wider American context and in opening up the subject to the no...
This text discusses the contribution of animation to American history and culture. The author stresses that animation is a broader concept than simply that of cartoon and analyzes both its specific qualities and the way in which these films can reflect and comment upon the times in which they were made. The book does not follow a studio focused approach; instead its discussion of issues is placed in a socio-political context and ranges chronologically from the pioneering works that preceded Disney to the contemporary animation of The Simpsons, Toy Story, Chicken Run, Dinosaur and The Mummy...
This text discusses the contribution of animation to American history and culture. The author stresses that animation is a broader concept than simply...
Mark Hulsether provides a concise introduction to the key themes, actors and institutions of religion as they relate to North American culture and society in the 20th century.
Mark Hulsether provides a concise introduction to the key themes, actors and institutions of religion as they relate to North American culture and soc...
This introduction to contemporary Native American literature is suitable for students with little or no knowledge of the subject, or of Native American culture or history. It examines influential texts in the context of the historical moment of their production, with reference to significant literary developments. Most importantly, Native literature is assessed within the wider socio-political context of American colonialism, the history of Federal-Indian relations and policies, popular perceptions of 'Indians', and contemporary Native economic, social, and political realities. A...
This introduction to contemporary Native American literature is suitable for students with little or no knowledge of the subject, or of Native America...
