Beschreibung:
The American Historical Imaginary: Contested Narratives of the Past in Mass Culture analyzes the shared understanding of America’s past that is formed through entertainment, education, and politics. Caroline Guthrie examines our historical imaginary and argues it is crucial to understanding our national identity.
IntroductionChapter One: History's Reality CompetitionsChapter Two: Time Travel Television SeriesChapter Three: American History at Walt Disney World's Magic KingdomChapter Four: The European Legacy and American Future at Walt Disney World's Magic KingdomChapter Five: Quentin Tarantino's Alternate HistoriesConclusionAcknowledgmentsWorks CitedIndex