Video Games and American Studies
In eighteen essays that cover a broad range of perspectives and examples, this collection asks what the field of American Studies, with its highly diverse toolbox of theoretical and practical approaches, may bring to the analysis of video games, and
Exploring the genre of American assassination fiction, this work delves into the conflict between individualism and the pressures of mass society within U.S. culture. It analyzes how these narratives reflect societal tensions and the complexities of personal identity in a collective environment. Through various examples, the book reveals how assassination serves as a metaphor for broader cultural struggles, offering insights into the American psyche and the implications of violence in the quest for individuality.