Peter J. Steinberger

Today we think of jazz as a uniquely and preeminently American art form. But this very judgment has given rise to something of a culture war. Indeed, it's hard not to be astonished at the palpable anger and bitterness with which critics and musicia [...]

On most influential accounts, the future of American liberalism looks pretty bleak. The overwhelming tide of Reaganism, along with associated phenomena including the rise of a significant religious right, have seemingly swept aside the notions of [...]