Dreams and the Mundane - American Culture of the 20th Century

Author: Huang Mingzhe
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Publish Date: 1999-04-01
Features: This book introduces the 20th century as the era of meteoric rise for the United States of America. In this short century, American culture has captured the extraordinary attention of the world with its magical vitality. Democracy, liberalism, Protestant ethics, mass entertainment—these cultural phenomena that embody the American spirit showcase the vigor of this unique immigrant nation in the Western Hemisphere. At the turn of the century, this book accompanies readers in deciphering the real cultural connotations of life under the stars. A worthwhile read.