The National Temper
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THE THESIS
The National Temper investigates the evolution of American popular culture and its relationship to national identity.
THE SCOPE MAP
- An examination of the shift from a more public, participatory culture to a more private, consumer-oriented one.
- Analysis of the impact of industrialization and urbanization on American leisure and entertainment.
- Exploration of the role of minstrelsy, vaudeville, and other popular entertainments in shaping national attitudes.
- Discussion of the changing nature of social interaction and community in the face of modernization.
- Consideration of how Americans collectively expressed and negotiated their identity through cultural practices.
- A focus on the period from the mid-19th century through the early 20th century.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
This work is recognized as a significant contribution to the study of American cultural history, particularly for its detailed analysis of the transformation of popular entertainment and its connection to evolving national consciousness. The book is noted for its thorough research into the social and economic forces that reshaped American leisure. It provides a nuanced perspective on how cultural practices reflected and influenced broader societal changes.
Page Count:
436
Publication Date:
1971-01-01
ISBN-10:
0155657089
History
Non-Fiction
American History
Social History
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