This book offers an exploration of the comprehensive impact of the events of September 11, 2001, on every aspect of American culture and society. * More than 100 aspects of American culture are discussed in terms of their response to-or reflection of-the events of September 11 * 68 scholars from a variety of disciplines contributed to this book * A compelling chronological view of how America responded to the September 11 attacks-in our everyday life, our work environments, and in popular culture * Helpful indexes offer access to the entries by genre, title, and author * Spotlight essays discuss specific television shows, films, music, literature, and art works that came as a result of September 11, while shorter essays focus on specific books, TV shows, songs, and films.