As the oldest sport that mankind has participated in, sprinting benefits from a wealth of scientific and experiential information. This book... Læs mere
This historical study explores the structure, myths and intertextual narratives found in the gangster films produced since The Godfather's release in 1967. The intense relationship between masculinity and ethnicity in the gangster film, especially within
Examines the Second Amendment, looking at its earliest drafts and its placement within the Bill of Rights, the state constitutional ratifying conventions, and judicial interpretations of the amendment through the landmark decision in 2008's District of Columbia v Heller.
Examines presidential theater-going as it reflects shifting popular tastes in America. This book offers a chronology of theater attendance throughout the lives of 43 American presidents.
Intends to profile half dozen pioneer flyers who were all promising graduates of the Wright Brothers' School of Aviation,... Læs mere
During World War II, the United States military and colleges joined forces, fielding competitive... Læs mere
Examines the career of screenwriter Richard Matheson, documenting his literary influences, and the role he played in the horror and science fiction renaissance. The narrative explores each of Matheson's works in chronological order, from his early work in
This collection of 14 essays addresses boys' love, a male-male homoerotic genre written primarily by women for women, and how it has been received and modified by fans outside Japan as a commodity, controversy, and culture.
Assembles 13 essays that examine motifs common in Dave Chappelle's - one most culturally significant comedians of America - comedy, including technology and... Læs mere
Examines the work of Suzan Lori-Parks, the first African American to win the Pulitzer Prize for drama. The collected essays assess her plays -... Læs mere