People of Paradox
1972 history book by Michael Kammen / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
People of Paradox: An Inquiry Concerning the Origins of American Civilization is a 1972 book by American cultural historian Michael Kammen, published by Knopf. It explores various contradictions in American society, such as puritanism vs. hedonism and idealism vs. materialism. People of Paradox was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for History in 1973.[1]
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Author | Michael Kammen |
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Country | United States |
Genre | History |
Publisher | Knopf |
Publication date | 1972 |
Pages | 736 |
Awards | Pulitzer Prize for History |
ISBN | 9780394460772 |
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