The Fate of America: An Inquiry Into National Character
- ISBN-10
- 1612342213
- ISBN-13
- 9781612342214
- Category
- Comparative civilization
- Pages
- 366
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2002
- Publisher
- Potomac Books, Inc.
- Author
- Michael Gellert
Description
The Fate of America examines the national character of the United States against the backdrop of its history, popular culture, and media. Michael Gellert suggests that the deterioration of AmericaOCOs OC heroic ideal, OCO the heart of its national character, is responsible for the countryOCOs deepening social ills and the erosion of its vital institutions. He calls for a spiritual and intellectual renaissance and a renewed sense of national purpose in order to meet the challenges of the twenty-first century."
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