Individualism & commitment in American life
Subtitle: readings on the themes of Habits of the heart
By: editors, Robert N. Bellah ... [et al.].
Contributors: Bellah, Robert Neelly, 1927-
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: Perennial Library
Published: 1987
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 475
Subjects: Habits of the heart.; National characteristics, American.; Individualism -- United States.; Civics.; United States -- Civilization -- 1945-
Other titles: Individualism and commitment in American life.
Description: First published in 1985, Habits of the Heart continues to be one of the most discussed interpretations of modern American society, a quest for a democratic community that draws on our diverse civic and religious traditions. In a new preface the authors relate the arguments of the book both to the current realities of American society and to the growing debate about the country's future.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.