Overall, the article tries to bring out that those who have applied the concept of 'Americanization' to their research on cultural or economic history have been well aware of the complexities of trans-Atlantic relations in this period, whether they were viewed as a two-way exchange or as a process of circulation.
Secara keseluruhan, artikelnya mencoba memaparkan bahwa orang-orang yang menerapkan konsep 'Amerikanisasi' ke penelitian mereka mengenai sejarah budaya dan/atau ekonomi sudah sadar tentang kerumitan hubungan lintas Atlantik pada masa tersebut, apakah dipandang sebagai pertukaran dua arah atau proses sirkulasi.