num_pages: 336
description: James, "a Trinidadian black whose life . . . is emblematic of modern existence itself" (Edward Said), addresses the fundamental question of the "right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness," incorporating both the abstract and the concrete aspects of American politics, society, and culture.
language: English
title: American Civilization
titlecomplete: American Civilization
genres: History, Politics
ratings_count: 32
publisher: Blackwell Pub