politics and culture

A discussion of the U.S. culture war over fundamental social and religious values, with articles and documents that provide examples of the phenomenon within the study of politics in the United States.

A contributing opinion writer to the New York Times and beloved cultural critic tackles big issues embroiling society alongside more individually personalized matters through a collection of essays that cover such topics as politics, feminism, culture wars, civil rights and much more.

Documents the kaleidoscopic year during which transformative talents from Hollywood, Sunset Boulevard, and Beverly Hills heavily influenced pop culture, politics, and social movements.

Americans are fighting back against police violence, calling for police departments to be reformed and, in some cases, abolished. Politicians at local, state, and national levels have responded in a variety of ways to these calls to action. Politics and Civil Unrest in Modern America explores the government's response to protests and policies introduced by legislators to combat police violence.

"In this timely, carefully reasoned social history of the United States, places today's heated culture wars within the context of a centuries-long struggle of right vs. left and religious vs. secular to reveal how, ultimately, liberals always win."--OCLC.

Discusses careers in politics and government, with information about pay and job prospects, educational requirements, comments from industry insiders, and more.

"Friedman zooms in on the region that has, for five hundred years, been the cultural hotbed of the world--Europe--and examines the most basic building block of the region: culture. Analyzing the fault lines that have existed for centuries--and which have led to two world wars and dozens more conflicts--Friedman walks us through the 'flashpoints' that are still smoldering beneath the surface and are on course to erupt again"--Provided by publisher.

A collection of essays that explore the relationship between popular culture and politics.

Examines the bittersweetness of cultural goals in the twenty-first century--with a focus on British culture--and describes how, despite having more freedoms, more people are plagued with anxieties and depression; and also discusses terrorism, the treatment of criminals and mentally disturbed, and other topics.

Traces the history of American views about life and death, discussing life stages, the affect of debates about life and death on American politics, and other realted topics.