An Encyclopedia of American Culture

A reference book providing information on various aspects of culture of the United States from the colonial period to the end of the 20th century. Short entries cover such topics as arts, architecture, literature, material culture, culinary culture, symbolic culture, culture heroes.

This encyclopedia aims to provide a ready reference to various aspects of American culture. The time frame is from the colonial period to the end of the 20th century. The areas covered are fine arts (painting, sculpture, photography); performing arts (music, ballet, theatre, film); architecture; literature; and various non-artistic forms of culture (symbolic, material, culinary).

Autorentext

Marek Gö biowski is a Professor in Cultural Studies at the Institute of English Studies, University of Warsaw, Poland. He was also a Visiting Professor at American universities. His research interests focus on various aspects of American and Canadian cultures: intercultural communication; values of culture.

Inhalt

Contents: Arts Architecture Literature Material culture Culinary culture Symbolic culture Culture heroes.