Ulla D. Haselstein Książki

This volume commemorates the 50th anniversary of the German Association of American Studies, reflecting five decades of academic scholarship in Germany. It arrives at a pivotal moment in transatlantic relations, following the Cold War and amidst a shift in American cultural politics in a globalizing world. The first section recounts the origins of American Studies post-war, detailing how returnees and local scholars from various disciplines began to shape the field, as captured by Ursula Brumm and Reinhard Doerries. The second section explores moral and political dimensions of globalization, with Seyla Benhabib invoking Kant and Arendt to discuss transatlantic negotiations of hospitality and sovereignty. Erna Brodber highlights the Caribbean cultural space influenced by Marcus Garvey, while Michael Kammen examines the interplay between history and related fields in American Studies. Workshops focused on moving beyond Old World traditions to establish a German perspective, addressing topics such as the Frankfurt School's influence, American hegemony, immigration policies, and the effects of American popular culture. This collection showcases a diverse range of research interests and practices in American Studies in Germany, featuring contributors like Ilka Saal, Ulf Schulenburg, and others.

The contemporary question of iconography has gained urgency, addressing the politics and poetics of visual representation within specific historical and cultural contexts. This inquiry transcends traditional boundaries, urging a critical comparison of the iconographies of words and images as cultural practices of power. The essays in this volume explore the iconographical power and poetics of various visual representations, including prints, paintings, sculptures, concept art, photography, film, and digital imagery. Each contribution emphasizes the image as a visual and contextual event, highlighting its role in the interplay between word and image. The collected works examine how these representations serve as both sources and targets of iconographic practices, reflecting broader cultural dynamics. The volume features diverse perspectives from contributors such as Winfried Fluck, Mario Klarer, Mick Gidley, and others, all united in their exploration of contemporary iconography. They collectively delve into the significance of images as interconnected phenomena, revealing the complexities of visual representation in today's cultural landscape.