Brett Beemyn is Instructor of African American World Studies at the University of Iowa. Mickey Eliason is Assistant Professor of Nursing and Psychology at the University of Iowa. Both teach classes in Queer Studies.
"A thoroughly engaging look at American culture ... Cullen's
articulate prose is spiced with wicked wit and he loves a good
story ... Demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of complex
cultural forces."---Publishers Weekly,
"An exceptionally well-written and engrossing introduction to the
nonelitist art forms of American popular culture ... Highly
recommended."--, -Library Journal, starred review
"Cullen's strength comes from his understanding of how the
different strands of American society intertwine in imaginative,
unpredictable ways ... The shape and vitality of pop culture's next
era will depend, at least in part, on commentators like
Cullen."---Washington Post Book World,
"Reflecting both the strengths and weaknesses of an unusually
dynamic area of historical scholarship, The Art of Democracy is one
of the best surveys of the history of American popular
culture."-Journal of American History,
"Should be kept on hand to restore our faith in the things that
matter to us."---American Studies,
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