A New Introduction to American Studies by Howard Temperley

A New Introduction to American Studies by Howard Temperley

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Conveying through 16 essays the continuing importance of American Studies and the excitement to be gained from its study, this book provides an evaluation of America's place in the world and the often tangled paths that led her there. It also examines ideals such as the commitment to liberty, equality and material progress.

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A New Introduction to American Studies by Howard Temperley

A New Introduction to American Studies provides a coherent portrait of American history, literature, politics, culture and society, and also deals with some of the central themes and preoccupations of American life. It will provoke students into thinking about what it actually means to study a culture. Ideals such as the commitment to liberty, equality and material progress are fully examined and new light is shed on the sometimes contradictory ways in which these ideals have informed the nation's history and culture. For introductory undergraduate courses in American Studies, American History and American Literature.
Christopher Bigsby, Howard Temperley
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ISBN 13 9780582894372
ISBN 10 0582894379
Title A New Introduction to American Studies
Author Howard Temperley
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Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Year published 2005-11-10
Number of pages 432
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.