America As A Civilization: Life And Thought In The United States Today
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Edition: Sixth Printing
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A sweeping work of social and cultural analysis, America As A Civilization: Life And Thought In The United States Today presents a monumental examination of American society at the midpoint of the twentieth century, dissecting its politics, economics, culture, and national character with remarkable breadth and intellectual ambition. Max Lerner argues that America represents not merely a nation but a distinct civilization — a living, evolving experiment in democracy, capitalism, and mass culture — and he marshals an extraordinary range of evidence to support this thesis. Written with the confidence of a scholar who is equally at home in history, philosophy, and journalism, the work details the forces that shape American identity, from its founding myths and class structures to its popular arts and religious life. Lerner's tone is both authoritative and deeply engaged, balancing rigorous analysis with a genuine passion for understanding what makes American civilization unique among the great societies of the modern world. First published in 1957, this landmark study remains an indispensable reference for anyone seeking to understand the cultural and intellectual foundations of the United States.
Author: Max Lerner
Format: Hardback
Published: 1957, Simon and Schuster
Genre: Society & culture
Edition: Sixth Printing
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A sweeping work of social and cultural analysis, America As A Civilization: Life And Thought In The United States Today presents a monumental examination of American society at the midpoint of the twentieth century, dissecting its politics, economics, culture, and national character with remarkable breadth and intellectual ambition. Max Lerner argues that America represents not merely a nation but a distinct civilization — a living, evolving experiment in democracy, capitalism, and mass culture — and he marshals an extraordinary range of evidence to support this thesis. Written with the confidence of a scholar who is equally at home in history, philosophy, and journalism, the work details the forces that shape American identity, from its founding myths and class structures to its popular arts and religious life. Lerner's tone is both authoritative and deeply engaged, balancing rigorous analysis with a genuine passion for understanding what makes American civilization unique among the great societies of the modern world. First published in 1957, this landmark study remains an indispensable reference for anyone seeking to understand the cultural and intellectual foundations of the United States.