The American discovery of tradition, 1865-1942
By: Michael D. Clark.
Publisher: Louisiana State University Press
Published: 2005
Place of publication: Baton Rouge
Language: eng
Number of pages: 268
Subjects: Tradition (Philosophy); Historians -- United States -- Biography.; Architects -- United States -- Biography.; Sociologists -- United States -- Biography.; United States -- Intellectual life -- 1865-1918.; United States -- Intellectual life -- 20th century.; United States -- History -- Philosophy.; United States -- Historiography.
Genres: Biography.
Description: "Challenging reigning assumptions, Michael D. Clark maintains that in the period 1865 to 1942 Americans became more conscious of tradition as a social force, viewed it more positively, and used it more eclectically and selectively for personal and social enrichment."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 227-261) and index.