JAST 11: Spring 2000

Published in Spring 2000, the eleventh issue of the Journal of American Studies of Turkey navigates complex intersections of identity, gender politics, and cultural representation. Contributors explore a rich array of literary and visual texts. Heidi S. Macpherson examines storytelling in Emily Prager, while Manju Jaidka and Rula Butros Quawas dive into feminist critiques and the New Woman. Özlem Görey analyzes identity in Adrienne Rich, and Heiner Bus revisits Jean Toomer. Broadening the scope, Victoria Amador evaluates gay and lesbian representation in cinema, and David Seed tackles science fiction fears of nuclear war. Finally, Muhammad Raji Zughoul and Stanford J. Shaw reflect on historical and cultural ties connecting Turkey and America.