Thomas Adam Books

The Ashcan School painter John Sloan was preoccupied with the New York City rooftop perhaps more than any other American artist in the early decades of the twentieth century. This major loan exhibition offers the first in-depth examination of Sloan's career-long interest in the urban rooftop and expands on the visual culture of "the city above the city" with examples by notable contemporaries, including George Ault, Edward Hopper, William Glackens, and Reginald Marsh. Organized by the Palmer Museum of Art, the exhibition is accompanied by a publication and will travel to The Hyde Collection.

Focusing on the complexities of intercultural transfers, this book delves into the mechanisms that facilitate the exchange of cultural elements across different societies. It examines various approaches to understanding how cultures influence and adapt to one another, providing insights into the dynamics of cultural interaction and transformation.

Focusing on the social, cultural, and political evolution of the German people, this textbook situates modern Germany within a global context, emphasizing the influence of transnational trends from the Napoleonic wars to present-day. It highlights the roles of non-state actors and intercultural exchanges, exploring topics such as German migration to the Americas and the resulting diaspora. Key themes include the transfer of cultural practices, like football and Christmas traditions, and the international implications of German developments in areas like eugenics.

The book explores the emergence of football as a global sport in the 1870s, tracing its journey from England to various continents, including Germany, the United States, and Argentina. It emphasizes the role of high school students in popularizing the game, offering a horizontal perspective on its international spread and cultural impact during this transformative period.

The book reveals the hidden dynamics in the relationship between John Lennon and Paul McCartney through their song lyrics, showcasing a range of emotions from deep affection to intense conflict. It explores how these secret conversations reflect the personal struggles and evolving connection between the two iconic musicians during pivotal moments in their careers.

The history of college costs is explored from the Colonial Era to the early Cold War, highlighting the evolution of tuition, scholarships, and student loans. The author delves into how these financial aspects became normalized in higher education, providing insights into the economic and social factors that shaped the funding of colleges over time.

This collection catalogue highlights 155 significant American art pieces housed in the Palmer Museum of Art, emphasizing their historical and aesthetic importance. It offers insights into the works and the artists behind them, showcasing the museum's commitment to preserving and celebrating American art heritage.

Introduction -- The competition between nobility and bourgeoisie for dominance over arts and culture -- The role of donors in shaping the intellectual elite -- Private funding for national research projects and institutes -- Philanthropy and the shaping of the working-class family -- Civil society in an authoritarian state: German philanthropy on the eve of the First World War -- The slow decline of philanthropy and civil society -- Conclusion

Der Kraichgau ist die Bezeichnung einer Landschaft, die im Norden vom Odenwald, im Süden vom Schwarzwald, im Westen von der Oberrheinischen Tief-ebene und im Osten von Stromberg, Heuchelberg und Zabergäu begrenzt wird. Die größten Städte in diesem Kulturraum sind Bretten, Bruchsal, Sinsheim, Eppingen und Bad Rappenau. Daneben finden sich zahlreiche mittlere und kleinere Dörfer im Kraichgau wie Bad Schönborn, Oberderdingen und Kraichtal. Thomas Adam beschreibt die Geschichte des 'Lebensraums Kraichgaus' von den ersten Besiedelungen bis in unsere Zeit. So ist die einzige verfügbare Gesamtschau der Geschichte des Kraichgaus entstanden. Unterhaltsam, wissenschaftlich fundiert und kompakt.

König Fußball überall: Es vergeht kaum ein Tag, ohne dass ein Fußballspiel in der Liga, im Pokal oder in einem internationalen Wettbewerb stattfindet. Doch die historische Beschäftigung mit dem Phänomen Fußball ist keine Spielerei, sondern zentraler Analysegegenstand der modernen, länderübergreifenden Alltags-, Sozial-, Wirtschafts- und Rechtsgeschichte.Durch eine komparative Analyse der Darstellung von Fußball in verschiedenen Medien, die Rolle des Fußballs als (Hoch-)Schulsport, die historische Wahrnehmung der FIFA sowie einzelner Vereine oder bedeutender Trainer und Spieler wird die enge Verquickung zwischen Fußball einerseits sowie Gesellschaft und Politik andererseits deutlich. Jetzt reinlesen: Inhaltsverzeichnis(pdf)