David E Whisnant: 2 books
All That Is Native and Fine
The Politics of Culture in an American Region
Language: English
Release Date: August 25, 2018
In the American imagination, "Appalachia" designates more than a geographical region. It evokes fiddle tunes, patchwork quilts, split-rail fences, and all the other artifacts that decorate a cherished romantic region in the American mind. In this classic work, David Whisnant challenges this view of...
Rascally Signs in Sacred Places
The Politics of Culture in Nicaragua
Language: English
Release Date: November 9, 2000
David Whisnant provides a comprehensive analysis of the dynamic relationship between culture, power, and policy in Nicaragua over the last 450 years. Spanning a broad spectrum of popular and traditional expressive forms--including literature, music, film, and broadcast media--the book explores the...