The American Civilizing Process
Stephen Mennell
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Description for The American Civilizing Process
Paperback. Since 9/11, the American government has presumed to speak and act in the name of 'civilization'. But isthat how the rest of the world sees it? And if not, why not? Stephen Mennell leads up to such contemporary questions through a careful study of the whole span of American development, from the first settlers to the American Empire. Num Pages: 400 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: KCA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 574.
Since 9/11, the American government has presumed to speak and act in the name of ‘civilization’. But isthat how the rest of the world sees it? And if not, why not?
Since 9/11, the American government has presumed to speak and act in the name of ‘civilization’. But isthat how the rest of the world sees it? And if not, why not?
Stephen Mennell leads up to such contemporary questions through a careful study of the whole span of American development, from the first settlers to the American Empire. He takes a novel approach, analysing the USA’s experience in the light of Norbert Elias’s theory of civilizing (and decivilizing) processes.
Drawing comparisons between the USA and other countries of the world, the topics discussed include:
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Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
400
Condition
New
Number of Pages
400
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780745632094
SKU
V9780745632094
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About Stephen Mennell
Stephen Mennell is Professor of Sociology at University College Dublin.
Reviews for The American Civilizing Process
"This book has a great potential for upsetting the sensibilities of American graduate students and stimulating debate about the form and development of American culture and social organization." Theory and Society "All in all, this is a book full of treasures that I would recommend unreservedly." Farhad Dalal, Group Analysis "[A] ... Read more