Title: Why we fought
Description: "Why We Fought, a collection of essays by historian Robert Westbrook, is an analysis of American conceptions of obligation to the war effort during World War II. Bringing political theory to bear on popular culture, he illuminates wartime Americans' motivations for sacrifice as well as their patriotism."--Jacket.
Subjects: Politics and government, Political culture, Patriotism, World War, 1939-1945, Social conditions, History, World war, 1939-1945, social aspects, United states, social conditions, 1865-1945, United states, politics and government, 1933-1945, United states - world war ii - homefront, U.s. politics & government - 20th century, World war ii - social aspects, 20th century american history - politics & government - 1900-1945, 20th century american history - world war ii, Political soci, Social aspects