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Western Places, American Myths: How We Think About The West (Wilbur S. Shepperson Series in History and Humanities)
Gary J. Hausladen
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Description for Western Places, American Myths: How We Think About The West (Wilbur S. Shepperson Series in History and Humanities)
Paperback. Examines the West as both an actual region and as an enduring element of American culture, demonstrating how it is the result of a constant reinvention and redefining of place. This book argues that the West still contains 'mythic places that help us come to grips with our national identity and who we are as a people.' Editor(s): Hausladen, Gary J. Series: Wilbur S. Shepperson Series in History and Humanities. Num Pages: 360 pages, 20 maps, 58 photos, 16 colour photos. BIC Classification: 1KBBW; HBJK; HBTP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 581.
Despite countless past attempts to describe and analyze it, the American West retains an enigmatic quality that continues to attract and intrigue us. The essays in ""Western Places, American Myths"" are the work of a dozen scholars from several disciplines, all examining the West as both an actual region and as an enduring element of American culture, demonstrating how today's West is the result of a long and continuous process, a constant reinvention and redefining of place. The book rewards its reader with exciting new perspectives and insights, reminding us that the West still contains 'mythic places that help us ... Read more
Despite countless past attempts to describe and analyze it, the American West retains an enigmatic quality that continues to attract and intrigue us. The essays in ""Western Places, American Myths"" are the work of a dozen scholars from several disciplines, all examining the West as both an actual region and as an enduring element of American culture, demonstrating how today's West is the result of a long and continuous process, a constant reinvention and redefining of place. The book rewards its reader with exciting new perspectives and insights, reminding us that the West still contains 'mythic places that help us ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
University of Nevada Press
Condition
New
Place of Publication
Reno, United States
ISBN
9780874176629
SKU
V9780874176629
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About Gary J. Hausladen
Gary J. Hausladen is professor of geography at the University of Nevada, Reno, and the author of Places for Dead Bodies.
Reviews for Western Places, American Myths: How We Think About The West (Wilbur S. Shepperson Series in History and Humanities)
"Western Places, American Myths is among the best of the genre. The collection has a set of unifying themes: the West as a discrete geographical region; the West as a mythical place set against the 'real' West; and the West as region rather than as process.... What this...says to the reader of this fine anthology is that western places themselves ... Read more