| This Louisiana State University Press multidisciplinary
series is a catalyst for the publication of original works
that explore the American Civil War era in the most creative
and expansive ways possible. The series showcases comparative
studies, unusual combinations of scientific and critical
thinking, and lively, straightforward writing to appeal
to readers fascinated by all aspects of the most pivotal
period in the nation’s history. The volumes manifest
a variety of innovative historical methods and topics, such
as the following:
• Unique coverage of the Civil War within the contexts
of professional, scientific, and intellectual disciplines,
drawing from such subjects as the arts, business, economics,
ecology, engineering, geography, government policy, journalism,
law, literature, medicine, philosophy, political theory,
psychology, religion, and technology
• Descriptions and explanations of the complex and
often ironic relationships among groups of Americans divided
by race, ethnicity, gender, and other strong cultural allegiances,
motivating interests, and ideological convictions
• Comparative examinations of all aspects of the
war in the North, South, West, and sub-regions as well as
transnational studies that delineate the American Civil
War in hemispheric and global contexts
“I intend for this series to foster some daring departures
in probing, defining, and arguing about every conceivable
aspect of the most aspiring yet disturbing period in United
States history—that gigantic, and in many ways unending,
trauma of democracy we call the Civil War.” —T.
Michael Parrish, Series Editor |
