Modular America - (Contributions in American Studies) by John G Blair (Hardcover)
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- While the attempt to understand Americanness in terms of our beliefs and mentality is all too familiar, Blair's approach to the origins of American culture opens up previously unexplored perspectives.
- About the Author: JOHN G. BLAIR is Professeur Ordinaire of American Literature and Civilization in the Department of English at the University of Geneva.
- 182 Pages
- History, United States
- Series Name: Contributions in American Studies
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About the Book
While the attempt to understand Americanness in terms of our beliefs and mentality is all too familiar, Blair's approach to the origins of American culture opens up previously unexplored perspectives. Focusing on the uniquely American tendency to organize cultural artifacts out of component parts rather than structured wholes, he looks at the emergence of this phenomenon as it has affected cultural domains as diverse as manufacturing, architecture, education, and jazz. The significance of modularity opens new perspectives on American culture as a whole.
Book Synopsis
While the attempt to understand Americanness in terms of our beliefs and mentality is all too familiar, Blair's approach to the origins of American culture opens up previously unexplored perspectives. Focusing on the uniquely American tendency to organize cultural artifacts out of component parts rather than structured wholes, he looks at the emergence of this phenomenon as it has affected cultural domains as diverse as manufacturing, architecture, education, and jazz. The significance of modularity opens new perspectives on American culture as a whole.About the Author
JOHN G. BLAIR is Professeur Ordinaire of American Literature and Civilization in the Department of English at the University of Geneva.Dimensions (Overall): 9.62 Inches (H) x 6.42 Inches (W) x .74 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.02 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 182
Genre: History
Sub-Genre: United States
Series Title: Contributions in American Studies
Publisher: Praeger
Theme: General
Format: Hardcover
Author: John G Blair
Language: English
Street Date: September 2, 1988
TCIN: 1006242166
UPC: 9780313263170
Item Number (DPCI): 247-10-6704
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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