Civilization in the United States: An inquiry by thirty Americans by Harold Stearns

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Editor Stearns, Harold, 1891-1943
LoC No. 22002320
Title Civilization in the United States: An inquiry by thirty Americans
Original Publication United States: Harcourt, Brace and Company,1922.
Contents Preface, by the editor -- The city, by Lewis Mumford -- Politics, by H. L. Mencken -- Journalism, by John Macy -- The law, by Zechariah Chafee, Jr. -- Education, by Robert Morss Lovett -- Scholarship and criticism, by J. E. Spingarn -- School and college life, by Clarence Britten -- The intellectual life, by Harold E. Stearns -- Science, by Robert H. Lowie -- Philosophy, by Harold Chapman Brown -- The literary life, by Van Wyck Brooks -- Music, by Deems Taylor -- Poetry, by Conrad Aiken -- Art, by Walter Pach -- The theatre, by George Jean Nathan -- Economic opinion, by Walter H. Hamilton -- Radicalism, by George Soule -- The small town, by Louis Raymond Reid -- History, by H. W. Van Loon -- Sex, by Elsie Clews Parsons -- The family, by Katharine Anthony -- The alien, by Frederic C. Howe -- Racial minorities, by Geroid Tanquary Robinson -- Advertising, by J. Thorne Smith -- Business, by Garet Garrett -- Engineering, by O. S. Beyer, Jr. -- Nerves, by Alfred B. Kuttner -- Medicine, by Anonymous -- Sport and play, by Ring W. Lardner -- Humour, by Frank M. Colby -- American civilization from the foreign point of view: As an Englishman sees it, by Henry L. Stuart. As an Irishman sees it, by Ernest Boyd. As an Italian sees it, by Raffaello Piccoli -- Bibliographical Notes -- Who's who of the contributors.
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Summary "Civilization in the United States: An Inquiry by Thirty Americans" by Harold E. Stearns is a collection of critical essays written in the early 20th century. This work represents the collaborative effort of a group of American intellectuals who aimed to analyze and discuss the multifaceted aspects of modern American civilization through their unique perspectives. The book assesses significant themes such as the disconnection between ideals and practices in American life, the distinct cultural identity that goes beyond Anglo-Saxon roots, and the deep emotional and aesthetic hunger present in society. The opening of the work establishes the premise for a comprehensive inquiry into American civilization. The editor, Harold Stearns, emphasizes the collaborative nature of the project, having gathered thirty contributors to share their insights on various topics related to American society. The preface introduces the organizing principles behind the collection, such as the objective of avoiding irrelevant criticism and the commitment to being candid in their evaluations. Stearns expresses a belief that addressing the dichotomy between ideals and actual practices is essential for understanding the nation's cultural shortcomings, while also acknowledging the creative potential of America as it navigates its evolving identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class E151: History: America: United States
Subject United States -- Civilization
Category Text
EBook-No. 68385
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Oct 14, 2022
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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