American History Through Movies

This book introduces Arnold Schwarzenegger's "The Champion's Workout" from an NSCA-CPT perspective. It analyzes everything from progressive overload and the principles of physical training to the physical portrayal in "Terminator" and movie costumes such as M-65s and leather jackets.

This book offers a historical analysis of the 1977 classic drama "Roots" from the perspective of clothing history. It explores the history of clothing and freedom in 18th and 19th-century America, from rationed clothing under slavery, Osnaburg, social stratification on plantations, cotton and the ready-made clothing industry, to post-emancipation attire, using actual historical documents.