Bigsby, C W. E. and Christopher Bigsby Modern American Drama-1945-1990, Cambridge, 1992

This book offers a survey of American theatrical trends since World War II.

Dean, Anne. David Mamet- Language As Dramatic Action, Fairleigh Dickinson University Press, 1990

This book offers an overview of Mamet's career, including analysis on such famous works as American Buffalo and Glengarry Glen Ross

Kernan, Alvin B , Editor The Modern American Theater, Prentice-Hall, 1967

Although Mamet is not examined in this collection of essays, Kernan's introductory essay is an overview of American theater containing several points that could easily be applied to Mamet's work.

Mamet, David True and False: Common Sense for the Actor, Pantheon Books, 1997

This short book is Mamet's guide to acting, which may prove useful when trying to imagine how scenes m his work are meant to be performed