JOURNAL ARTICLE

Situation Critical: Critique, Theory, and Early American Studies by Max Cavitch and Brian Connolly (review).

  • Published In: Eighteenth-Century Studies, 2025, v. 58, n. 3. P. 389 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Koenigs, Thomas 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses "Situation Critical: Critique, Theory, and Early American Studies," an edited volume that defends the significance of critique within early American studies. The contributors analyze the "fantasy of origins" associated with early America, emphasizing the need to understand the motivations behind these narratives rather than merely debunking them. The volume is organized into four sections, exploring theoretical frameworks from Freud and Foucault, the subjects of early America, and the interplay of power, knowledge, and justice. It argues for a methodological pluralism that integrates critique with empirical methods, highlighting the ongoing relevance of critique in contemporary scholarship on early American history. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Eighteenth-Century Studies. 2025/04, Vol. 58, Issue 3, p389
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0013-2586
  • DOI:10.1353/ecs.2024.a958736
  • Accession Number:185689615
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