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Ian J. Bickerton

    Ian James Bickerton was educated at the University of Adelaide in South Australia, where he gained his B.A. with Honors in History. He received his M.A. at Kansas State University before completing his Ph.D. at the Claremont Graduate School, CA. He is a member of the School of History at the University of New South Wales, and has taught the history of the modern U.S.A., the history of U.S. foreign relations, and the history of the Arab-Israeli conflict. He has also taught at the University of California Santa Barbara, the University of Missouri at Kansas City, and he has lectured in the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe and Israel. Ian has traveled widely in the U.S carried out research in most U.S presidential libraries (where he met President Harry. S. Truman) and Israeli State Archives, and during the past decade has taught U.S exchange students in Florence, Italy.

    A History of the Arab-Israeli Conflict
    Italy in the American Imagination
    • Italy in the American Imagination

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      Italy's profound influence on American culture is explored through its impact on history, art, fashion, and more. The book delves into the near-mythical status Italy holds in the American imagination, shaping perceptions of the good life filled with beauty, romance, and adventure. It highlights how various elements, from food to film, intertwine Italian heritage with American identity, revealing a deep-seated admiration and aspiration for the Italian lifestyle.

      Italy in the American Imagination