Master
American Studies (History)
Academic staff
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The study of the United States has a political and moral urgency. At the same time, we bring to it the tools and ironies of historical consciousness and cultural criticism. It is a heady mixture. The question 'What is American Studies?' has never had a single answer—every student must answer it anew. But there might be no better moment than right now to be an Americanist outside the U.S.Dr George Blaustein