Culture and Democracy in the United StatesIn his new introduction, Whitfield sets the scene of the early twentieth century to show what inspired Horace Kallen to write this book. He delves deeply into his background, discussing the influences on Kallen's life and work. Whitfield also examines the many changes that have occurred since Culture and Democracy in the United States was first written, and reveals that many of the ideas espoused by Kallen have become reality. |
Contents
A MEANING OF AMERICANISM | |
DEMOCRACY VERSUS THE MELTINGPOT | |
AMERICANIZATION AND THE CULTURAL PROSPECT | |
THE NEWEST REACTION | |
AMERICA AND THE LIFE OF REASON VI HUMANISM AND THE INDUSTRIAL | |
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