header

Divided we stand : the rejection of American culture since the 1960s /

McElroy, John Harmon.

Divided we stand : the rejection of American culture since the 1960s / John Harmon McElroy. - Lanham, Md. : Rowman & Littlefield, c2006. - xi, 259 p. ; 24 cm.

American Window.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The culture war in America in the late twentieth century -- The rejection of American culture -- Perfection vs. practical improvement -- Class struggle vs. the responsible individual -- Liberation vs. equal freedom -- Bending : a means of cultural subversion -- Bending education -- Instrumental government -- Strict materialism -- Will American culture be replaced? -- Appendix A. Beliefs of American culture -- Appendix B. A brief homily on needs -- Appendix C. Some recommended further reading.

0742550818 (cloth : alk. paper)

2005021866


Anti-Americanism--History--20th century.
Counterculture--History--United States--20th century.
National characteristics, American.
Social conflict--History--United States--20th century.
Values--United States.


United States--Civilization--1945-
United States--Social conditions--1945-

E169.12 / .M258 2006

306/.0973