american national characteristics

Presents a history of American ideals of liberty and freedom from the colonial period through the twenty-first century and examines how those ideals have evolved over two hundred plus years.

Examines some of the creeds, oaths, and mottos that have historically guided the lives of Americans, including the Golden Rule, Pledge of Allegiance, and Hippocratic Oath, and includes the texts of a wide variety of institutional expressions.

Explores the changes in American identity between the time of national independence and unity to sectional division, with discussion of how unique growth patterns emerged and influenced American institutions.

Argues that the United States' founding myths no longer apply, and explains why Americans must reconsider the facts of their history.

Just released from prison, Shadow encounters Mr. Wednesday, an enigmatic stranger who seems to know a lot about him, and when Mr. Wednesday offers him a job as his bodyguard, Shadow accepts and is plunged into a dark and perilous world.

Examines the characteristics of some of the original American colonists, looking at how they were forced to adapt old traditions to the realities of life in the New World, creating a unique culture based on practicality and common sense.

Presents thirteen political debates which identify the United States' role in the world including issues related to immigration, presidential power, and the environment.

Jane Buckingham, founder of the consulting company The Intelligence Group, draws on interviews with dozens of people in a wide range of industries to predict how American culture, government, and society will change in the future.

Examines the use of surveys, polls and other forms of statistical measurements taken after World War I and their effects on the ways in which Americans think of themselves and their communities.