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How New York Became American
Examines the evolution of New York City's identity from 1890 to 1924, focusing on how it was presented and perceived as an "American" place. It explo…
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How Boards Lead Small Colleges
The authors, drawing on extensive experience with small private colleges, particularly those in rural areas and facing financial challenges, examine …
1Â year, 2Â months ago
How "American" Is Globalization?
Aarguing that local cultures exhibit significant resistance in areas like language, food preferences, habitation patterns, and social interactions. W…
1Â year, 2Â months ago
Hotel Dreams: Luxury, Technology, and Urban Ambition in America
Examines the evolution of American luxury hotels from the early 19th century through the early 20th century. It highlights how these establishments w…
1Â year, 2Â months ago
Horse People: Thoroughbred Culture in Lexington and Newmarket (Animals, History, Culture)
Examines the Thoroughbred horse racing industry, with a particular focus on the cultural landscapes and practices in Newmarket, England, and Lexingto…
1Â year, 2Â months ago
Horse Trading in the Age of Cars: Men in the Marketplace
Explores the historical roots of automobile sales practices in the United States, drawing parallels to the older tradition of horse trading, especial…
1Â year, 2Â months ago
Hope and Suffering: Children, Cancer, and the Paradox of Experimental Medicine
Offer a comprehensive historical perspective on childhood cancer in the United States from the 1930s through the 1970s. They explore the evolving und…
1Â year, 2Â months ago
Homeric Speech and the Origins of Rhetoric
Explores the presence and nature of rhetoric within Homer's Iliad. It examines how characters utilize persuasive techniques, often mirroring strategi…
1Â year, 2Â months ago
Homelands: A Geography of Culture and Place across America
Exploring various cultural and ethnic groups and their connections to specific territories. Several chapters focus on distinct regions like the Creol…
1Â year, 2Â months ago
You Are What You Read: Why changing your media diet can change the world
Explores the significant impact of news consumption on our psychological well-being and understanding of the world. It argues that the prevalent nega…
1Â year, 2Â months ago