The fate of America
Subtitle: an inquiry into national character
By: Michael Gellert.
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: Brassey's
Published: 2001
Place of publication: Washington, D.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 366
Subjects: National characteristics, American; Heroes -- Mythology -- United States; Idealism -- Social aspects -- United States; Comparative civilization; United States -- Civilization
Description: "From the Founding Fathers and the legendary frontiersmen and cowboys, to astronauts, athletes, and other contemporary heroes, Michael Gellert profiles the development of the American heroic ideal. This central component of our national character is examined against the backdrop of three centuries of American history. He reveals how this principle has expressed the nation's aspiration toward greatness and its sense of identity and purpose.

He describes how our national character influenced this ideal and pinpoints what has caused it to go awry."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.