An epic adventure based on the extraordinary historical story of Sir William Johnson and the author's dreams of a Mohawk "woman of power" who lived three centuries ago.

Argues in favor of a different model of voting behavior.

Looks at the connections between Thoreau’s Walden and the work that influenced it, the Bhagavad-Gita.

Examines the relationship of civic discourse to built environments through a case study of the Cabrini Green urban revitalization project in Chicago.

Argues that Herman Melville’s later work anticipates the resurgence of an American exceptionalist ethos underpinning the U. S.-led global “war on terror. ”

Presents the perspectives of contemporary college students on their lives and educations.

Tells the story of Poughkeepsie’s transformation from small city to urban region.

Brings a strikingly original perspective to Johnson’s life, and suggests new ways of thinking about Johnson’s part in creating a nation he did not live to see.

New York's fascinating history as presented in song.

Uses new critical approaches to demonstrate deep affinities in these vastly different filmmakers’ philosophies on film, fantasy, and reality.

Traces the rise of black participation in cyberspace.

Compelling stories and striking photographs illustrate the challenges and highlights of Latino/a life in Portland, Maine.

The story of a 17th century Mohawk woman's interaction with her land, the Jesuits, and the religion they brought.

A history of Dutch Schenectady.

Pinpoints the limits of many current globalization theories in challenging racial oppression, and argues instead for local and situated strategies for resisting racism and imperialism.

The paradoxes of the American decadent movement in the 1890s and 1920s.

Scholars engage the ideas and legacy of Cary Nelson in conversations about the corporate university, teaching, poetry, and activism.

Ecocritical takes on popular film.

Essays explore the broad cultural impact of Oprah’s Book Club.

Essays explore a wide range of contemporary feminist mothering practices.

Collection of scholarly essays on the wildly popular Comedy Central show.

Interview-based study of contemporary African American feminist men.

Explores the cultural significance of the metrosexual in sports.

Juxtaposes the meteoric rise of Barack Obama with far-reaching—and disturbing—shifts in black leadership in post–Civil Rights America.

Explores James’s concept of the individual in terms of physiology, psychology, philosophy, and religion.