Amy Kaplan is a leading scholar in American studies whose work interrogates the culture of imperialism and comparative perspectives across the Americas. She focuses on late-19th-century American literature, novelistic forms, and the themes of mourning, memory, and war. Kaplan's scholarship demonstrates how American expansion profoundly shaped domestic culture, and she offers critical analyses of contemporary American society and policy, including issues of national security and historical analogies. Her wide-ranging criticism includes essays on Guantanamo Bay, post-9/11 security discourse, and academic life in Palestine, engaging with authors such as Mark Twain and Herman Melville.
Embark on a creative journey in game mastering with this comprehensive campaign builder. Designed by Amy Kaplan, it offers essential tools for documenting and developing your own homebrew RPG world. Catering to both seasoned GMs and newcomers, it provides guidance and inspiration to enhance your gaming experience, making it easier to bring your unique vision to life.
How did a Jewish state come to resonate profoundly with Americans in the twentieth century? Since WWII, Israel's identity has been entangled with America's belief in its own exceptionalism. Turning a critical eye on the two nations' turbulent history together, Amy Kaplan unearths the roots of controversies that may well divide them in the future.