"To understand the history and spirit of America, one must know its wars, its laws, and its presiden... more

, and pastimes. Adopting an inclusive approach, editor Ray B. Browne has mined both scholarly and mainstream media to bring...... more

The essays in this collection present communities beset by unexpected social and physical events. So... more

This anthology argues for the serious study of the literary oeuvre of Anne Rice, a major figure in t... more

Popular entertainments are windows into the attitudes and values of the people who participate in th... more

Stephen King’s popularity lies in his ability to reinterpret the standard Gothic tale in new and exc... more

The rituals of religion these days as practiced in the United States on television, have become big ... more

Academic curricula are being strengthened and enriched through the enlightened realization that no d... more

Readers of detective stories are turning more toward historical crime fiction to learn both what eve... more