A History of Hope: When Americans Have Dared to Dream of a Better Future - Hardcover

Fraser, James W.

9780312239046: A History of Hope: When Americans Have Dared to Dream of a Better Future

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0312239041 ISBN 13: 9780312239046

Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan, 2003

An examination of pervasive American optimism in the face of troubling historical times seeks to identify sources of the American spirit, citing such inspirations as Joseph Taper's "all are born free and equal" and Thomas Jefferson's "self-evident truths."

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Review:

..."an important and clearly presented reminder that...dedicated humans can and do overcome adversity."--R. Muccigrosso, "Choice"
"An antidote for a society in pain."--"O Magazine"
"Fraser skillfully unfolds a rich, multicultural narrative that portrays a history of real people who were able to maintain hope and inspire social transformations against overwhelming odds. This text cannot help but awaken a passionate hope for the possible in all who venture within."--Diane L. Moore, Phillips Andover Academy and Harvard University
.,."an important and clearly presented reminder that...dedicated humans can and do overcome adversity."--R. Muccigrosso, "Choice""An antidote for a society in pain."--"O Magazine""Fraser skillfully unfolds a rich, multicultural narrative that portrays a history of real people who were able to maintain hope and inspire social transformations against overwhelming odds. This text cannot help but awaken a passionate hope for the possible in all who venture within."--Diane L. Moore, Phillips Andover Academy and Harvard University

."..an important and clearly presented reminder that...dedicated humans can and do overcome adversity."--R. Muccigrosso, "Choice"
"An antidote for a society in pain."--"O Magazine"
"Fraser skillfully unfolds a rich, multicultural narrative that portrays a history of real people who were able to maintain hope and inspire social transformations against overwhelming odds. This text cannot help but awaken a passionate hope for the possible in all who venture within."--Diane L. Moore, Phillips Andover Academy and Harvard University
..".an important and clearly presented reminder that...dedicated humans can and do overcome adversity."--R. Muccigrosso, "Choice"
"An antidote for a society in pain."--"O Magazine"
"Fraser skillfully unfolds a rich, multicultural narrative that portrays a history of real people who were able to maintain hope and inspire social transformations against overwhelming odds. This text cannot help but awaken a passionate hope for the possible in all who venture within."--Diane L. Moore, Phillips Andover Academy and Harvard University

About the Author:

James W. Fraser is Professor of History and Education and Dean of the School of Education at Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts. He is also pastor of Grace Church, Federated in East Boston, Massachusetts. He is the author of Between Church and State (Palgrave Macmillan, 1999) and his most recent book is The School in the United States: A Documentary History.

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