Marking Modern Times : A History of Clocks, Watches, and Other Timekeepers in American Life

Alexis McCrossen is a renowned American historian specializing in the study of consumer culture and material culture in the 19th and 20th centuries. Her most famous work, "Holy Day, Holiday: The American Sunday," explores the evolution of leisure time and consumerism in America. McCrossen's writing is engaging, insightful, and thought-provoking, making her a key figure in the field of cultural history.