The Cambridge Companion to Modern American Culture offers a
comprehensive, authoritative and accessible overview of the
cultural themes and intellectual issues that drive the dominant
culture of the twentieth century. This companion explores the
social, political and economic forces that have made America what
it is today. It shows how these contexts impact upon
twentieth-century American literature, cinema and art. An
international team of contributors examines the special
contribution of African Americans and of immigrant communities to
the variety and vibrancy of modern America. The essays range from
art to politics, popular culture to sport, immigration and race to
religion and war. Varied, extensive and challenging, this Companion
is essential reading for students and teachers of American studies
around the world. It is the most accessible and useful introduction
available to an exciting range of topics in modern American
culture.
· Aimed at an international audience studying American studies ·
Covers a wide range of topics from art and literature to politics,
sport and popular culture · Includes a chronology and suggestions
for further study