American Studies is a groundbreaking anthology that charts the evolution of American Studies from the end of World War II to the present day, showcasing dozens of essays that represent the best in cutting edge Americanist scholarship. Working with an advisory board of eminent scholars, the editors have selected works that together demonstrate how economic, social, cultural, and intellectual developments have interacted to produce new analytics and genealogies for the field. This definitive collection emphasizes how changing perspectives have enabled older concepts and debates to emerge in different contexts. American Studies provides new historical interpretations of both America and the study of America.