For six seasons, FBI agents Scully and Mulder have been exposing government conspiracies and chasing little green men. This work examines the X Files and shows how its style, character and narrative structure have pleased and teased.
A collection of essays that examines the movement to democratize the arts and make the world of artistic endeavor more open and accessible to all.
Explores drama from around the world that depicts the United States and Americans. From Eighteenth Century German dramas about Native Americans... Læs mere
Analyzes the major political and economic reforms that resulted from the Asian financial crisis of 1997-1998, looking particularly at how such reforms helped to... Læs mere
Explores the role of the portal in fantasy, investigating the ways in which magical nexus points and movement between worlds are used to illustrate real-world power dynamics, especially those impacting women and children. Through an examination of high an
This provocative work examines the long tradition of folk music in its American political context and the lives of those troubadours who wrote its most enduring songs. Many American folk singers have tried to leave their world a better place by writing so
Presents a history of the Polish cinema through the end of 20th century, with special attention to political and economic contexts. This book includes a... Læs mere
Examines the ever-changing relationship between politics and comedy through an analysis of several American TV programs.
"This book is a comprehensive history of polo in Argentina, from its beginnings in the 1870s to the summer of 2013. The contents are enhanced by the author's personal... Læs mere
Glenn Scobey “Pop” Warner (1871-1954) stands among the giants of the coaching profession, alongside Knute Rockne, Amos Alonzo Stagg, George Halas and Vince Lombardi.... Læs mere
Medievalism"" in this study includes contemporary fiction set in the Middle Ages, and medieval-modern hybrids in which a modern story... Læs mere
"Core concepts of postmodernism are evident in pen-and-paper role-playing games, such as Dungeons and Dragons. Exploring... Læs mere