Understanding worldwide gangs through the lens of globalization
Discovering gothic fiction's role in the development of sexuality
In November 1933, the Socialist Party of Bridgeport, Connecticut won a stunning victory in the municipal election, putting slate roofer Jasper McLevy in the... Læs mere
Combining the history of country music's roots with portraits of its primary performers, this work examines the close relationship... Læs mere
Investigates how Chinese immigrants to the United States transformed themselves into Chinese Americans during the period between 1911 and 1927. This study also documents the emergence of permanent Chinese American communities, or Chinatowns.
The role of gender in the history of the working class world
The first book on the intertwined histories of the venerable game and controversial clubs
On May 15, 1916, a crowd of 15,000 witnessed the lynching of an 18-year-old black farm worker named Jesse Washington.... Læs mere
Tells the story of Hollywood's depiction of American journalism from the start of the sound era. This work argues that films have relentlessly played off the image of the... Læs mere
This volume of the Music in American Life series recounts the story of Roni Stoneman, the youngest daughter of a pioneering country music family who, in spite of... Læs mere
Sifting through reports from newspapers, magazines, personal memoirs, and letters, this work brings readers the first-person accounts of marches,... Læs mere