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The Ideas That Made America: A Brief History First Edition
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The Ideas That Made America: A Brief History traces how Americans have addressed the issues and events of their time and place, enriching the bounties of the Enlightenment, philosophies of liberty and individuality, tenets of religion, and the doctrines of republicanism and democracy.
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| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Publication date | February 4, 2019 |
| Edition | First Edition |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 234 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0190625368 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0190625368 |
| Item Weight | 2.31 pounds (1.05 kg) |
| Dimensions | 5.9 x 0.7 x 8.2 inches (15 x 1.8 x 20.8 cm) |
Who Should Buy?
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Students of History
Ideal for students seeking a concise overview of influential ideas that shaped American history and culture.
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General Readers
Perfect for casual readers interested in understanding the foundational ideas that contributed to America's development.
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Educators and Teachers
Useful resource for educators aiming to introduce key concepts of American history in a succinct manner.
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In-Depth Researchers
Not suitable for researchers needing comprehensive detail or primary sources for academic work in American history.
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Expert Historians
May lack the depth and complexity required by experts seeking advanced historical analysis or critiques.
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Specialized Scholars
Not recommended for those focused on niche topics within American history, as it covers broad ideas only.
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The Ideas That Made America: A Brief History First Edition
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Answer: The book spans various disciplines from religion, philosophy, and political thought to cultural criticism and social theory. -
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Answer: The book explores movements such as transcendentalism, conservatism, and postmodernism and their impact on American history. -
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What does the book consider about American thought?
Answer: The book considers how notions about freedom, belonging, the market, morality, and truth have impacted generations of Americans.
Modern Editorial Review
The Ideas That Made America: A Brief History First Edition offers a concise overview of the key ideas that have shaped American intellectual history. The author provides a chronological approach, combining various topics and including discussions on the goals of intellectual history and focusing on feminine authors. Despite the brevity of the book, readers found it to be a valuable and rich introduction to American intellectual history, suitable for both those well-versed in the field and those new to it. However, some readers felt that the abundance of authors and topics in certain chapters could be overwhelming and required better organization. Nonetheless, the book was praised for its lucid writing and its ability to provide a lot of valuable material in a brief volume.
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Pros
- Concise overview of important ideas that have shaped American intellectual history
- Valuable for both those well-versed in the field and those new to it
- Lucid writing and rich introduction to the topic
- Includes helpful notes and a further reading list
Cons
- Some chapters may be overwhelming due to the abundance of authors and topics Overall, The Ideas That Made America: A Brief History First Edition has been well-received for providing a valuable and insightful overview of American intellectual history, making it a recommended read for anyone interested in the subject.
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Features & Benefits
- Traces the growth of American thought from European ideas projected onto the New World
- Highlights key thinkers who nurtured American thought and addressed important issues
- Spans various disciplines from religion, philosophy, and political thought to cultural criticism and social theory
- Explores the impact of ideas on American history, driving movements such as transcendentalism, conservatism, and postmodernism
- Considers how notions about freedom, belonging, the market, morality, and truth have influenced generations of Americans
- Engaging and accessible prose, providing an introduction to American thought