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Set against the vibrant backdrop of New York's desi party scene, the story follows two young individuals who embody a fusion of cultures through their unique styles and dance moves. With a blend of Indian film dance and break-dancing, they navigate the lively atmosphere, reflecting the dynamic identity of hip South Asian youth in the city. Their experiences highlight the intersection of tradition and modernity, showcasing how cultural expressions thrive in urban nightlife.

This title is part of American Studies Now and available as an e-book first. Visit ucpress.edu/go/americanstudiesnow to learn more. The Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions movement (BDS) has expanded rapidly though controversially in the United States in the last five years. The academic boycott of Israeli academic institutions is a key component of that movement. What is this boycott? Why does it make sense? And why is this an American Studies issue? These key questions and others are answered in this short essential book. Boycott! situates the academic boycott in the broader history of boycotts in the United States as well as Palestine and shows how it has evolved into a transnational social movement that has spurred profound intellectual and political shifts. It explores the movement’s implications for antiracist, feminist, queer, and academic labor organizing and examines the boycott in the context of debates about Palestine, Zionism, race, rights-based politics, academic freedom, decolonization, and neoliberal capitalism.