Individualism and Commitment in American Life: Readings on the Themes of Habits of the Heart

Bellah, Robert N. [Editor]; Madsen, Richard [Editor];

ISBN 10: 0060961910 / ISBN 13: 9780060961916

Published by HarperCollins, 1987

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Individualism and Commitment in American Life: Readings on the Themes of Habits of the Heart
• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Publication Date: 1987
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0060961910
• ISBN 13: 9780060961916
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: As New
• Weight: 18 ounces

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Synopsis

Represents an inquiry into American culture, character, and social institutions and a survey of the American experience

Reviews

A companion volume to Habits of the Heart ( LJ 3/1/85), this anthology can also stand alone. It contains extracts from the writings of educators, philosophers, sociologists, poets, theologians, and politicians, giving a panoramic look at how America has lived and felt from John Winthrop's time on. The writings of Emerson and Norman Mailer, Jefferson and Jerry Falwell, Tillie Olsen and David Riesman represent an astounding range in era, style, and subject. The book probably comes as close to capturing the transcendent, ever-escaping reality of American life as collections of readings permit. A.J. Anderson, G.S.L.I.S., Simmons Coll., Boston
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