Cultural Studies

Jazz in Mind: Essays on the History and Meanings of Jazz

Edited by Reginald T. Buckner and Steven Weiland

Essays exploring the impact of jazz, particularly on American culture, since World War II.

Interdisciplinarity: History, Theory, and Practice

Julie T. Klein

A comprehensive study of the modern concept of interdisciplinarity, spanning the social sciences, natural sciences, humanities, and professions.

Universities and the Myth of Cultural Decline

Jerry S. Herron

A constructive discussion of the academic humanities’ relevance in a world of work and power.

Marxism and Art: Essays Classic and Contemporary

Edited with Historical and Critical Commentary by Maynard Solomon

An anthology of basic readings in Marxist criticism and aesthetics.

Folk Music in the United States: An Introduction

Third Edition, Revised

Bruno Nettl  •  Revised and expanded by Helen Myers

A broad overview of American folk music, from the songs of rural Appalachia and New England through the indigenous music of the American Indians and the African music brought by slaves, to the folk songs of European minorities.

Discourse: Journal for Theoretical Studies in Media and Culture

General Editor: Akira Mizuta Lippit

Valuable and innovative essays on a wide range of cultural phenomena, promoting theoretical approaches to literature, film, the visual arts, and related media. Published three times a year.