The American Dream: A Cultural History

(7)
The American Dream: A Cultural History image
ISBN-10:

0815651872

ISBN-13:

9780815651871

Released: Aug 27, 2012
Publisher: USYRC
Format: Digital, 0 pages
Related ISBN: 9780815610076

Description:

There is no better way to understand America than by understanding the cultural history of the American Dream. Rather than just a powerful philosophy or ideology, the Dream is thoroughly woven into the fabric of everyday life, playing a vital role in who we are, what we do, and why we do it. No other idea or mythology has as much influence on our individual and collective lives. Tracing the history of the phrase in popular culture, Samuel gives readers a field guide to the evolution of our national identity over the last eighty years. Samuel tells the story chronologically, revealing that there have been six major eras of the mythology since the phrase was coined in 1931. Relying mainly on period magazines and newspapers as his primary source material, the author demonstrates that journalists serving on the front lines of the scene represent our most valuable resource to recover unfiltered stories of the Dream. The problem, however, is that it does not exist, the Dream is just that, a product of our imagination. That it is not real ultimately turns out to be the most significant finding about the Ameri­can Drea, and what makes the story most compelling.

Best prices to buy, sell, or rent ISBN 9780815651871




Frequently Asked Questions about The American Dream: A Cultural History

You can buy the The American Dream: A Cultural History book at one of 20+ online bookstores with BookScouter, the website that helps find the best deal across the web. Currently, the best offer comes from and is $ for the .

If you’re interested in selling back the The American Dream: A Cultural History book, you can always look up BookScouter for the best deal. BookScouter checks 30+ buyback vendors with a single search and gives you actual information on buyback pricing instantly.

As for the The American Dream: A Cultural History book, the best buyback offer comes from and is $ for the book in good condition.

Not enough insights yet.

Not enough insights yet.