American Studies: An Anthology

American Studies: An Anthology

American Studies is a vigorous, bold account of the changesin the field of American Studies over the last thirty-five years.Through this set of carefully selected key essays by an editorialboard of expert scholars, the book demonstrates how changes in thefield have produced new genealogies that tell different historiesof both America and the study of America. Charts the evolution of American Studies from the end of WorldWar II to the present day by showcasing the best scholarship inthis fieldAn introductory essay by the distinguished editorial boardhighlights developments in the field and places each essay in itshistorical and theoretical contextExplores topics such as American politics, history, culture,race, gender and working lifeShows how changing perspectives have enabled older concepts toemerge in a different context