The editors specialize in Transnational American Studies. Birgit M. Bauridl focuses on critical regionalism, cultural performance, and the American presence in Germany. Ingrid Gessner concentrates on visual and material cultures, including issues of history, memory, and identity. Udo J. Hebel engages topics of from the fields of American cultures of memory, American painting and photography, and theories of American Studies.

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• Post-1945 German-American encounters in Bavaria – European-American relations – Transnational American Studies – Contact zones – Denazification – Re-education – Identity politics – Military cooperation – Economic – Social interaction – Cultural diplomacy – Pop/folk culture – Literature – Memory/museums – Tourism

The editors specialize in Transnational American Studies. Birgit M. Bauridl focuses on critical regionalism, cultural performance, and the American presence in Germany. Ingrid Gessner concentrates on visual and material cultures, including issues of history, memory, and identity. Udo J. Hebel engages topics of from the fields of American cultures of memory, American painting and photography, and theories of American Studies.

Select Guide Rating

• Post-1945 German-American encounters in Bavaria – European-American relations – Transnational American Studies – Contact zones – Denazification – Re-education – Identity politics – Military cooperation – Economic – Social interaction – Cultural diplomacy – Pop/folk culture – Literature – Memory/museums – Tourism