America has long been famous as a land of plenty, but we seldom realize how much the American people are a people of plenty --a people whose distinctive character has been shaped by economic abundance. In this important book, David M. Potter breaks new ground both in the study of this phenomenon and in his approach to the question of national character. He brings a fresh historical perspective to bear on the vital work done in this field by anthropologists, social psychologists, and psychoanalysts. "The rejection of ...
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America has long been famous as a land of plenty, but we seldom realize how much the American people are a people of plenty --a people whose distinctive character has been shaped by economic abundance. In this important book, David M. Potter breaks new ground both in the study of this phenomenon and in his approach to the question of national character. He brings a fresh historical perspective to bear on the vital work done in this field by anthropologists, social psychologists, and psychoanalysts. "The rejection of hindsight, with the insistence on trying to see events from the point of view of the participants, was a governing theme with Potter. . . . This sounds like a truism. Watching him apply it however, is a revelation."--Walter Clemons, Newsweek "The best short book on national character I have seen . . . broadly based, closely reasoned, and lucidly written."--Karl W. Deutsch, Yale Review
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Illustrated by Skyscraper building Cover Art. Very Good. 5x8" VERY GOOD Condition PAPERBACK, clean, solid, bright; white & red titles on grey paper covers. American flag cover element..; 217ps pages; Effects Of Abundance On American Character...Indexed.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 400grams, ISBN: 0226676323.
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Good. Size: 8x5x0; Paperback. Pages are clean and unmarked. Covers show light edge wear and a bumped corner.; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Ships same or next business day!
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Book contains pen markings. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Re-bound by library. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 400grams, ISBN:
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Very Good. Softcover, very good condition, previous owner's name, 1966 tenth printing, 217 pages-S1 A**USPS Priority mail will be used for most packages**
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Phoenix Books / The University of Chicago Press
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1965
Language:
English
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16449911239
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Very Good. Reprint. Octavo. 217pp., ads. Wrappers moderately worn, top of lower wrapper foxed on both sides, very good with the interior otherwise clean.
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UsedGood. Softcover; 8th impression of a 1954 copyright; fading, light soiling, and s helf wear to exterior; sticker on front cover; in good condition with clean text, firm binding.
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