Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
In the modern era there arose a prolific and vibrant print culture--books,
newspapers, and magazines issued by and for diverse, often marginalized,
groups. This long-overdue collection offers a unique foray into the multicultural
world of reading and readers in the United States.
Interdisciplinary essays examine the many ways print culture functions
within different groups; they link gender, class, and ethnicity to the
uses and goals of a wide variety of publications; and they explore the
role print materials play in constructing certain historical events, such
as the Titanic disaster.