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Product Identifiers
PublisherNational Geographic Society
ISBN-100792261445
ISBN-139780792261445
eBay Product ID (ePID)2362809
Product Key Features
Book TitleDefining a Nation
Number of Pages304 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2003
TopicGeneral, United States / General
IllustratorYes
GenreHistory
AuthorRussell Baker, David Halberstam
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.9 in
Item Weight37.7 Oz
Item Length9.6 in
Item Width7.7 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2003-059327
Dewey Edition22
Dewey Decimal973
Synopsis"The freer we are ... the stronger we are," writes David Halberstam in this probing compilation of original essays which distill the essence of America, an evergreen subject rendered even more timely by recent world events that highlight cultural clashes and prompt us not just to reconsider foreign attitudes and aspirations but to think anew about our own. Each chapter explores fundamental qualities, concepts and accomplishments that shape the American character: the sheer size of our country; the legendary events of our history; the heroes, villains, and icons of our national mythology; our enduring dream of a meritocratic society; and the unmistakable spirit that defines us both to ourselves and the rest of the world. Halberstam's keen observations introduce richly varied contributions by distinguished and eloquent commentators like Russell Baker, Ben Bradlee, James Fallows, Cynthia Gorney, Vartan Gregorian, and Janet Maslin, among others, who consider everything from Manifest Destiny to the McCarthy hearings and from Paul Revere's midnight gallop to John Wayne's classic cowboy riding tall through the American Century. Inspiring, enlightening, and enhanced by more than 300 photographs and illustrations, this wide-ranging collection provides thought-provoking, often surprising insights into how today's America took shape, who we are as a nation now, and where our country is headed.
LC Classification NumberE169.1.D398 2003
