Jacqueline Wilson Jordan: 2 books
Memorial Boxes and Guarded Interiors
Edith Wharton and Material Culture
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2014
In Edith Wharton’s works, references to architecture, interior decoration, painting, sculpture, and fashion abound. As these essays demonstrate, art and objects are for Wharton evidence of cultural belief and reflect the values, assumptions, and customs of the burgeoning consumer culture in which...
Appalachia Revisited
New Perspectives on Place, Tradition, and Progress
Language: English
Release Date: July 19, 2016
Known for its dramatic beauty and valuable natural resources, Appalachia has undergone significant technological, economic, political, and environmental changes in recent decades. Home to distinctive traditions and a rich cultural heritage, the area is also plagued by poverty, insufficient healthcare...