American Dream in the 21st Century

Name: American Dream in the 21st Century
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ISBN: 9781439903155

ISBN-10: 1439903158

ISBN-13: 9781439903155

Edition: 2011

Authors: Sandra Hanson, John White

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The American Dream has long been a dominant theme in U.S. culture, one with enduring significance, but these are difficult times for dreamers. The editors of and contributors to The American Dream in the 21st Centuryexamine the American Dream historically, socially, and economically and consider its intersection with politics, religion, race, gender, and generation.The conclusions presented in this short, readable volume provide both optimism For The faith that most Americans have in the possibility of achieving the American Dream and a realistic assessment of the cracks in the dream. The last presidential election offered hope, but the experts here warn about the need for better programs…

Book details

List price: $29.95
Copyright year: 2011
Publisher: Temple University Press
Publication date: 6/17/2011
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 168
Size: 5.50" wide x 8.25" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.440
Language: English



Introduction: The Making and Persistence of the American Dream




Twilights Gleaming: The American Dream and the Ends of Republics




The Politics of the American Dream, 1980 to 2008




The Presidency and the Making of the American Dream




Dreaming in Black and White




Whose Dream? Gender and the American Dream




Want Meets Necessity in the New American Dream




Religion and the American Dream: A Catholic Reflection in a Generational Context



Conclusion: The American Dream: Where Are We?



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