Beschreibung:
Written by a renowned sociologist, this book examines some of the stories on which America was built - narratives about individualism, immigration, success, religion, and ethnicity - through the eyes of immigrants. In doing so, it shows how the "American mythos" has both legitimized American society and prevented it from realizing its ideals.
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.