The America of Today: Being Lectures Delivered at the Local Lectures Summer Meeting of the University of Cambridge

Gaillard Lapsley

ISBN 10: 1107544637 / ISBN 13: 9781107544635

Published by Cambridge University Press 2015-10-01, 2015

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The America of Today: Being Lectures Delivered at the Local Lectures Summer Meeting of the University of Cambridge
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press 2015-10-01
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1107544637
• ISBN 13: 9781107544635
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Originally published in 1919, this book contains 12 lectures that were delivered at the University of Cambridge Local Lectures Summer Meeting for 1918. The text was created with the aim of making 'the movement of American life a little more intelligible to busy English readers'. A diverse range of topics are included, ranging from contemporary literature and philosophy through to the political system and administrative structures. This is a highly informative book that will be of value to anyone with an interest in American national life and perspectives on American culture and society.

Book Description

This book contains lectures that were delivered at the University of Cambridge Local Lectures Summer Meeting for 1918. The text was created with the aim of making 'the movement of American life a little more intelligible to busy English readers'. A diverse range of topics are included, ranging from contemporary literature and philosophy through to the political system and administrative structures.