People of Paradox
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Author | Michael Kammen |
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Country | United States |
Genre | History |
Publisher | Knopf |
Publication date | 1972 |
Pages | 736 |
Awards | Pulitzer Prize for History |
ISBN | 9780394460772 |
People of Paradox: An Inquiry Concerning the Origins of American Civilization is a 1972 book by American cultural historian Michael Kammen, published by Knopf. It explores various contradictions in American society, such as puritanism vs. hedonism and idealism vs. materialism. People of Paradox was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for History in 1973.[1]
References[]
- ^ "Kammen, Michael G. 1936- (Michael Gedaliah Kammen)". Contemporary Authors. – via HighBeam Research (subscription required). January 1, 2008. Archived from the original on September 2, 2017. Retrieved December 9, 2012.
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- 1972 non-fiction books
- Pulitzer Prize for History-winning works
- History books about the United States
- Alfred A. Knopf books
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