Quarter bound in publisher's black cloth over black boards, silver lettering on spine. An articulate analysis of why the idealism of the 1960's mutated into today's narrow politics of resentment. Explores our never-ending issues with ethnicity and identity. NB - Todd Alan Gitlin (1943-2022) was an American sociologist, political activist and writer, novelist, and cultural commentator. He wrote about the mass media, politics, intellectual life, and the arts for both popular and scholarly publications. The volume is in perfect, pristine condition, unmarked, unread, tight, square, and clean. AS NEW. Small 4to 9" - 11" tall. 294 pp.

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Title

The Twilight of Common Dreams: Why America Is Wracked by Culture Wars

Publisher

Henry Holt & Co. / Metropolitan Books, NY

Publication Date

1995

Language

English

ISBN 10

0805040900

ISBN 13

9780805040906

Binding

Hardcover

Edition

Stated First Edition. First Printing.

Condition

As New

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As New

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The cultural historian argues that the American Left will meet its demise in the current battles over political correctness

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"Sophisticated . . . eloquent . . . strong stuff, badly in need of saying."-The New York Times Book Review"An important book . . . a plea for bridge building, for acknowledging differences and then doing the harder work of seeing beyond them."-Newsweek

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