Anti-Imperialist Modernism
Book • 2015
The book examines the impact of anti-imperialist movements on the cultural and artistic landscape of the United States during the early to mid-20th century.
It explores how writers, artists, and intellectuals engaged with and were influenced by global struggles against colonialism and imperialism.
Balthaser analyzes various forms of cultural expression, including literature, art, and music, to reveal the ways in which anti-imperialist ideas were articulated and disseminated.
The book sheds light on the transnational networks and solidarities that connected American radicals with their counterparts in other parts of the world.
Anti-Imperialist Modernism offers a fresh perspective on the cultural politics of the period, highlighting the role of art and culture in shaping and challenging dominant ideologies.
It explores how writers, artists, and intellectuals engaged with and were influenced by global struggles against colonialism and imperialism.
Balthaser analyzes various forms of cultural expression, including literature, art, and music, to reveal the ways in which anti-imperialist ideas were articulated and disseminated.
The book sheds light on the transnational networks and solidarities that connected American radicals with their counterparts in other parts of the world.
Anti-Imperialist Modernism offers a fresh perspective on the cultural politics of the period, highlighting the role of art and culture in shaping and challenging dominant ideologies.
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Benjamin Balthaser
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