Americanness : inquiries into thought and culture of the United States /

Americanness: Inquiries into the Thought and Culture of the United States analyzes several core themes that connect Americans because of, and despite, their pronounced diversity. The book investigates shared ideas and ideals, such as individualism, mobility, materialism and future orientation, that...

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Main Author: Bronner, Simon J. (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Routledge, 2022.
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