Facing up to the American Dream Race, Class, and the Soul of the Nation |
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| Author:
| Hochschild, Jennifer L. |
| Series title: | Princeton Studies in American Politics: Historical, International, and Comparative Perspectives Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-691-02920-7 |
| Publication Date: | Aug 1996 |
| Publisher: | Princeton University Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $45.00 |
Book Description:
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The ideology of the American dream - the faith that an individual can attain success and virtue through strenuous effort - is the very soul of the American nation. This book talks about America's racial conflicts, and claims that the alternative lies in the inclusiveness, optimism, discipline, and high-mindedness of the American dream at its best.
The ideology of the American dream - the faith that an individual can attain success and virtue through strenuous effort - is the very soul of the American nation. This book talks about America's racial conflicts, and claims that the alternative lies in the inclusiveness, optimism, discipline, and high-mindedness of the American dream at its best.