WILLIAM W SAVAGE, Jr., is a Professor of History at the University of Oklahoma. He is the author of eight books on the culture of the American West, seven published by the University of Oklahoma Press. His book publications include: Cowboy Life: Reconstructing an American Myth; Indian Life: Transforming an American Myth; The Cowboy Hero: His Image in American History and Culture; and Singing Cowboys and All That Jazz: A Short History of Popular Music in Oklahoma.
"An extremely charming, informative, and funny work. The book is
entertaining and scholarly at the same time. Rather than couch
these now-amusing texts in dry analysis, Savage uses a playful
style that helps to communicate the absurdity of both era and
context."--American Journalism
"All right! At last! Those splendid hours of my youth when I lay
absorbed in reading comic books were not misspent. The injunctions
of my parents against those purveyors of unspecified evil have been
proven wrong. William W. Savage has salvaged comic books as primary
documents for those trying to understand the mindset of post-World
War II society."--South Dakota History
"Using a straightforward, uncluttered style and incorporating
primary source materials rarely used by anyone -- including
enthusiasts -- Savage has made a valuable contribution to the study
of the genre."--The Library Quarterly
"An extremely charming, informative, and funny work. The book is
entertaining and scholarly at the same time. Rather than couch
these now-amusing texts in dry analysis, Savage uses a playful
style that helps to communicate the absurdity of both era and
context."--American Journalism
"Savage has helped break ground with this work. The style of
writing employed is often acidic, but witty. The insights are
clearly stated. The relationships are definitely drawn. Comic Books
and America is not reading material for the faint-hearted. The
author states his position and then draws the line ready for
challenge. His leanings are liberal, and the text flows from that
perspective. The work is a positive contribution to the study of
popular culture and its role in American history."--Social Science
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