american culture

‘A Peculiar Indifference’ Takes on Violence in Black America

‘A Peculiar Indifference’ Takes on Violence in Black America

Pulitzer Prize finalist Elliott Currie's scrupulous investigation of the impacts of violence on Black Americans, A Peculiar Indifference, shows the damaging effect of widespread suffering and identifies an achievable solution.

‘Saturday Night Fever’ Casts Disco-Ball Light into America’s Dark Corners

‘Saturday Night Fever’ Casts Disco-Ball Light into America’s Dark Corners

Much like All in the Family – which also addressed sexuality, gender roles, and race in a brutally honest manner – Saturday Night Fever casts a light into America’s dark corners.

America’s Funny Book Filter: ‘Comic Books and American Cultural History: An Anthology’

Egads! Comics! In the Library!

The Culture Code by Clotaire Rapaille