Encyclopedia of Contemporary American Culture

Robert Gregg, Gary W. McDonogh, Cindy H. Wong0415161614, 9780415161619, 9780203991688

As a meeting point for world cultures, the USA is characterized by its breadth and diversity. Acknowledging that diversity is the fundamental feature of American culture, this volume is organized around a keen awareness of race, gender, class and space and with over 1,200 alphabetically-arranged entries – spanning ‘the American century’ from the end of World War II to the present day – the Encyclopedia provides a one-stop source for insightful and stimulating coverage of all aspects of that culture. Entries range from short definitions to longer overview essays and with full cross-referencing, extensive indexing, and a thematic contents list, this volume provides an essential cultural context for both teachers and students of American studies, as well as providing fascinating insights into American culture for the general reader. The suggestions for further reading, which follows most entries, are also invaluable guides to more specialized sources.

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Table of contents :
BookCover……Page 1
Half-Title……Page 2
Title……Page 4
Copyright……Page 5
Contents……Page 6
Editorial team……Page 7
List of contributors……Page 9
Introduction……Page 18
Acknowledgements……Page 23
How to use this book……Page 24
Thematic entry list……Page 27
A……Page 65
B……Page 158
C……Page 232
D……Page 382
E……Page 428
F……Page 467
G……Page 529
H……Page 576
I……Page 636
J……Page 667
K……Page 684
L……Page 702
M……Page 749
N……Page 841
O……Page 890
P……Page 906
Q……Page 997
R……Page 999
S……Page 1051
T……Page 1165
U……Page 1209
V……Page 1223
W……Page 1247
X……Page 1296
Y……Page 1298
Z……Page 1300
Index……Page 1303