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American Exceptionalism
Arnon Gutfeld
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Description for American Exceptionalism
Hardcover. In general, societies have evolved from a background in which people were many and resources were few. American traditions, and institutions which were of European origin had to undergo major transformations. The reality of plenty is thus the key to understanding the uniqueness of American civilization. This work deals with this topic. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; GTB; HBJK; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 238 x 161 x 25. Weight in Grams: 476.
In general, all societies have evolved from a background in which people were many and resources were few. Thus the creation of their ideas, values, and institutions needed to adjust to that reality. The unique history of the United States, however, makes it an exception. There people were few but resources were endless. Thus, American traditions, values, ideas, and institutions which were of European origin had to undergo major transformations. The reality of plenty is thus the key to understanding the uniqueness of American civilization.
In general, all societies have evolved from a background in which people were many and resources were few. Thus the creation of their ideas, values, and institutions needed to adjust to that reality. The unique history of the United States, however, makes it an exception. There people were few but resources were endless. Thus, American traditions, values, ideas, and institutions which were of European origin had to undergo major transformations. The reality of plenty is thus the key to understanding the uniqueness of American civilization.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Sussex Academic Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
Number of Pages
256
Place of Publication
Liverpool, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781903900086
SKU
V9781903900086
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Ref
99-25
About Arnon Gutfeld
Arnon Gutfeld
Reviews for American Exceptionalism
"A fresh intellectual history of the role of the frontier in the American national experience... An excellent analyis of the positive and dark sides of the American national experience."
American Studies (University of Kansas and the Mid-American Studies Association). "...makes a compelling argument that displays a deep, highly original understanding of the historical myth and reality of the American ... Read more
American Studies (University of Kansas and the Mid-American Studies Association). "...makes a compelling argument that displays a deep, highly original understanding of the historical myth and reality of the American ... Read more