John Brown's body : slavery, violence, & the culture of war / Franny Nudelman.
| Author/creator | Nudelman, Franny |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Chapel Hill : University of North Carolina Press, ©2004. |
| Description | x, 226 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm. |
| Supplemental Content | Table of contents |
| Subjects |
| Series | Cultural studies of the United States Cultural studies of the United States. ^A241520 |
| Contents | The blood of millions: John Brown's body, public violence, and political community -- The blood of black men: Rethinking racial science -- "This compost": Death and regeneration in Civil War poetry -- Photographing the war dead -- After emancipation. |
| Abstract | Examines how the culture of the Civil War led to an idealization of mass death. Discusses alternative ways to show war violence, including depicting the brutality against African Americans during that era. Explores ways to handle, study, and commemorate corpses. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. [177]-175) and index. |
| LCCN | 2003027753 |
| ISBN | 0807828831 (cloth : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 080785557X (pbk. : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | E468.9 .N84 2004 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |