The American dream in the 21st century [[electronic resource] /] / edited by Sandra L. Hanson, John Kenneth White

• Pubblicazione: Philadelphia, : Temple University Press, 2011
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (169 p.)
• Disciplina: 306.0973/0905
• Soggetto topico: Nationalism - United States; Social values - United States
• Soggetto geografico: United States Social conditions 21st century; United States Economic conditions 21st century; United States Civilization 21st century
• Altri autori: HansonSandra L WhiteJohn Kenneth <1952->
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Contents; Introduction: The Making and Persistence of the American Dream; 1. Twilight's Gleaming: The American Dream and the Ends of Republics; 2. The Politics of the American Dream, 1980 to 2008; 3. The Presidency and the Making of the American Dream; 4. Dreaming in Black and White; 5. Whose Dream? Gender and the American Dream; 6. Want Meets Necessity in the New American Dream; 7. Religion and the American Dream: A Catholic Reflection in a Generational Context; Conclusion: The American Dream: Where Are We?; Contributors; Index
• Sommario/riassunto: The American Dream has long been a dominant theme in U.S. culture, one with enduring significance, but these are difficult times for dreamers. The editors of and contributors to The American Dream in the 21st Century examine the American Dream historically, socially, and economically and consider its intersection with politics, religion, race, gender, and generation.The conclusions presented in this short, readable volume provide both optimism for the faith that most Americans have in the possibility of achieving the American Dream and a realistic assessment of the cracks
• Titolo autorizzato: The American dream in the 21st century
• ISBN: 1-4399-0314-X; 1-4399-0316-6
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910781330003321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II