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Americanization : speeches and writings, 1901-1927 / Thomas Ricento, University of Calgary.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Ricento, Thomas, Author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- National characteristics, American--History--20th century.
- National characteristics, American.
- Americanization--History--20th century.
- Americanization.
- Cultural pluralism--United States.
- Cultural pluralism.
- Group identity--United States.
- Group identity.
- Speeches, addresses, etc., American--History and criticism.
- Speeches, addresses, etc., American.
- United States--Social conditions--1865-1918.
- United States.
- United States--Social conditions--1918-1932.
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- Cambridge University Press, 2026.
- Summary:
- "Through an analysis of written texts and speeches of prominent American intellectuals and political leaders of the Americanization era, this book reveals how American identity is constructed. It is essential reading for researchers and students of language policy and linguistic diversity, as well as American political history"-- Provided by publisher.
- Contents:
- The doctrine of discovery and natural liberty
- Re-forging America : the story of our nationhood
- Race or nation : a conflict of divided loyalties
- The melting pot mistake
- The causes of race superiority
- The making of a nation : a discussion of Americanism and Americanization
- Americanization as a war measure
- Trans-national America.
- ISBN:
- 1-009-72814-8
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