american national characteristics

An edited and abridged version of Alexis de Tocqueville's study of the United States, written in 1831 when the democracy was still young, encompassing the history, geography, politics, legal system, economy, and culture of America, and addressing issues such as a free press and racism that are still pertinent in the twenty-first century.

Journalist Dan Rather presents the stories of more than thirty everyday American men and women who have pursued their dreams of liberty, happiness, family, fame, education, innovation, and service.

Presents an illustrated social history of the United States.

"This text collects quotations, passages and documents attributed to America's six essential founders. Topics covered include liberty, religion, revolution, Republican government, the Constitution, education, commerce, class, war and peace, and the disenfranchised (slaves, Native Americans, and women). Each of the book's quotations are sourced and quoted so that the reader is able to discern historical and philosophical contexts"--Publisher.

The author challenges the reports by the media, members of Congress, and scores of anti-war protestors of extreme cruelty to its prisoners of war, and praises the military heritage of America's armed forces throughout its history.

Examines the development of an American philosophy between the end of the Civil War and 1919 by exploring the lives of four key metaphysical thinkers: Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr., William James, Charles Sanders Peirce, and John Dewey.

Shadow sets out on a journey across America fighting old myths and the gods of modern technology and material obsession when he takes employment with a man named Wednesday--otherwise known as the god Odin--after his release from prison and his wife's sudden death.

A collection of essays by historians, commentators, and writers that try to capture the essence of the American experience.

Examines America's contemporary batch of amateurs and their pursuits, arguing that America's love of self-invented obsessives has always driven the country to rediscover the true heart of the American dream.

Explores how America is under attack not only from terrorists, but from people who provide a rationale for terrorism, and defends America against the accusations and statements made by terrorist groups and other countries.