American Mythos
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American Mythos
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Author : Robert Wuthnow
language : en
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Release Date : 2009-02-09
American Mythos written by Robert Wuthnow and has been published by Princeton University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-02-09 with Social Science categories.
America was built on stories: tales of grateful immigrants arriving at Ellis Island, Horatio Alger-style transformations, self-made men, and the Protestant work ethic. In this new book, renowned sociologist Robert Wuthnow examines these most American of stories--narratives about individualism, immigration, success, religion, and ethnicity--through the eyes of recent immigrants. In doing so, he demonstrates how the "American mythos" has both legitimized American society and prevented it from fully realizing its ideals. This magisterial work is a reflection and meditation on the national consciousness. It details how Americans have traditionally relied on narratives to address what it means to be strong, morally responsible individuals and to explain why some people are more successful than others--in short, to help us make sense of our lives. But it argues that these narratives have done little to help us confront new challenges. We pass laws to end racial discrimination, yet lack the resolve to create a more equitable society. We welcome the idea of pluralism in religion and values, yet we are shaken by the difficulties immigration presents. We champion prosperity for all, but live in a country where families are still homeless. American Mythos aptly documents this disconnect between the stories we tell and the reality we face. Examining how cultural narratives may not, and often do not, reflect the reality of today's society, it challenges readers to become more reflective about what it means to live up to the American ideal.
The Myths That Made America
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Author : Heike Paul
language : en
Publisher: transcript Verlag
Release Date : 2014-08-31
The Myths That Made America written by Heike Paul and has been published by transcript Verlag this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-08-31 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
This essential introduction to American studies examines the core foundational myths upon which the nation is based and which still determine discussions of US-American identities today. These myths include the myth of »discovery,« the Pocahontas myth, the myth of the Promised Land, the myth of the Founding Fathers, the melting pot myth, the myth of the West, and the myth of the self-made man. The chapters provide extended analyses of each of these myths, using examples from popular culture, literature, memorial culture, school books, and every-day life. Including visual material as well as study questions, this book will be of interest to any student of American studies and will foster an understanding of the United States of America as an imagined community by analyzing the foundational role of myths in the process of nation building.
Twelve Most Amazing American Myths And Legends
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Author : Anita Yasuda
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2015
Twelve Most Amazing American Myths And Legends written by Anita Yasuda and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015 with Legends categories.
Amazing America celebrates the most incredible aspects of the United States. This volume features the fascinating myths and legends of the United States.
American Myths Legends And Tall Tales
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Author : Christopher R. Fee
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2016
American Myths Legends And Tall Tales written by Christopher R. Fee and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016 with Encyclopedias categories.
These volumes survey of the history of tall tales, folklore, and mythology in the United States from earliest times to the present, including stories and myths from the modern era that have become an essential part of contemporary popular culture. Organized alphabetically, the coverage includes Native American creation myths, "tall tales" like George Washington chopping down his father's cherry tree and the adventures of "King of the Wild Frontier" Davy Crockett, through to today's "urban myths." Each entry explains the myth or legend and its importance and provides information about the people and events involved. Each entry also includes a short bibliography. Special attention is paid to African American folklore, Asian American folklore, and the folklore of other traditions that are often overlooked or marginalized in other studies of the topic.
The 12 Most Amazing American Myths And Legends
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Author : Anita Yasuda
language : en
Publisher: 12-Story Library
Release Date : 2015
The 12 Most Amazing American Myths And Legends written by Anita Yasuda and has been published by 12-Story Library this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Amazing America celebrates the most incredible aspects of the United States. This volume features the fascinating myths and legends of the United States.
Myths America Lives By
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Author : Richard T. Hughes
language : en
Publisher: University of Illinois Press
Release Date : 2004
Myths America Lives By written by Richard T. Hughes and has been published by University of Illinois Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Current Events categories.
Argues that the Innocent Nation myth prevented many Americans from understanding, or even discussing, the complex motivations of the 9/11 terrorists. Identifies five key myths that lie at the heart of the American experience -- the myths of the Chosen Nation, of Nature's Nation, of the Christian Nation, of the Millennial Nation, and of the Innocent Nation. Drawing on a range of dissenting voices, Hughes shows that by canonizing these seemingly harmless myths of national identity as absolute truths, America risks undermining the sweepingly egalitarian promise of the Declaration of Independence.
The Mythology Of Native North America
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Author : David Adams Leeming
language : en
Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press
Release Date : 2000-02-01
The Mythology Of Native North America written by David Adams Leeming and has been published by University of Oklahoma Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000-02-01 with Social Science categories.
Recounts more than seventy Native American myths from a variety of cultures, covering gods, creation, and heroes and heroines, and discusses each myth within its own context, its relationship to other myths, and its place within world mythology.
American Mythology
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Author : Don Nardo
language : en
Publisher: Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Release Date : 2012-12-28
American Mythology written by Don Nardo and has been published by Greenhaven Publishing LLC this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-12-28 with Young Adult Nonfiction categories.
This volume explores some of the popular myths of the modern United States and discusses their role in the culture and the values they reflect. Readers are introduced to American frontier heroes, both real and imaginary, such as Davy Crockett and Paul Bunyon. The book covers details about legendary ghost ships, haunted houses, pirate treasure, monsters, and lost cities, and relates these stories to the experiences and values of American culture.
Native American Myths
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Author : Rosalind Kerven
language : en
Publisher: eBook Partnership
Release Date : 2018-07-23
Native American Myths written by Rosalind Kerven and has been published by eBook Partnership this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-07-23 with History categories.
* An important book about one of the world's most inspirational yet least-known mythologies, written by an expert in the genre. * One of the most comprehensive collections of its kind. Based on three years' research through hundreds of archives, revealing a treasure trove of material, some never before available to the general UK reader. * Over 100 ancient stories, verse narratives, songs, anecdotes and fragments of wisdom, sourced from 55 different Native American peoples.* Extraordinary allegories that explore universal human concerns, promoting harmony between people and respect for the environment.* Unforgettable characters include the Thunderbirds, Spider Woman, Raven, the Sun, Bear Mother and the Keeper of the Brains of the Dead.* Includes fascinating information about the original Native American storytellers and their diverse cultural backgrounds.
Deep Space And Sacred Time
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Author : Jon G. Wagner
language : en
Publisher: Greenwood
Release Date : 1998
Deep Space And Sacred Time written by Jon G. Wagner and has been published by Greenwood this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Performing Arts categories.
Deep Space and Sacred Time examines for the first time in book-length form the many ways Star Trek has served as a mythic reference point for American society--and suggests that an understanding of this phenomenon can help us to see ourselves more clearly as a culture.