American Cultural Studies: An Introduction to American Culture
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ISBN: 041512798X / Publisher: Routledge, January 1998
Employs a multidisciplinary approach to vital issues in the development of modern America, including such issues as gender, sexuality, youth, race, and religion, with each topic explored from a range of critical perspectives. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
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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.
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