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Theater and Crisis: Myth, Memory, and Racial Reckoning in America, 1964–2020
Patrice D. Rankine
Theater and Crisis aligns narratives about Emmett Till, Trayvon Martin, and George Floyd, among others, with ancient, mythic figures such as Christ, Dionysus, Oedipus, and Moses.
Read free onlineBuyThe Chemistry of Character in Breaking Bad: A Videographic Book
Jason Mittell
This multimedia, open access project explores the landmark American television series Breaking Bad (2008–13) via the emerging format of videographic criticism.
Read free onlineBuyAn Asian American Theology of Liberation
Wong Tian An
What does liberation mean for Asians at the core of an anti-Black, settler-colonial empire? This landmark book is the first to offer an Asian American theology of liberation for the present and future global crises.
Read free onlineBuyThe Politics of India under Modi
Vikash Yadav and Jason Kirk
The Politics of India under Modi provides a detailed overview of India’s political trends, economic prospects, and international relations in the twenty-first century.
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Latin American Studies Association, May 26-29, 2021
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