ISBN: 1134796927 9781134796922

Category: Art / Popular Culture

Page count: 328

<p>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:</p> <p>* introduces the full range and variety of American culture including issues of race, gender and youth<br>* provides a truly interdisciplinary methodology<br>* suggests and discusses a variety of approaches to study<br>* highlights American distinctiveness<br>* draws on literature, art, film, theatre, architecture, music and more<br>* challenges orthodox paradigms of American Studies.</p> <p>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.<br><br></p>