Each generation of Americans has confronted its own version of constitutional peril.
- Senior Lecturer in American Studies and History, York St John University
The role of US first lady has changed considerably since the 18th century, from homemaker to policy advocate.
Expanding our understanding of how American society, culture and politics works helps us anticipate instability.
Many of us turn to literature to guide us through the highs and the lows of this formative time
Despite the absurd or humorous surface nature of the stories, there is a profundity to the collection that lies just below the surface.
The UK will need people with a strong knowledge of the US in politics, business and in the media.
From a longlist of 13, six novels have been shortlisted for the 2024 Booker prize. Our academics review the finalists.
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