Title The American dream in the 21st century / edited by Sandra L. Hanson and John Kenneth White

Published Philadelphia : Temple University Press, 2011

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Description 1 online resource (160 pages) Contents Introduction: The Making of and Persistence of the American Dream / John Kenneth White and Sandra L. Hanson -- Twilight's Gleaming: The American Dream and the Ends of Republics / Jim Cullen -- The Politics of the American Dream, 1980 to 2008 / Michael C. Kimmage -- The Presidency and the Making of the American Dream / John Kenneth White -- Dreaming in Black and White / James W. Loewen -- Whose Dream? Gender and the American Dream / Sandra L. Hanson -- Want Meets Necessity in the New American Dream / John Zogby -- Religion and the American Dream: A Catholic Reflection in a Generational Context / William V. D'Antonio -- Conclusions: The American Dream: Where Are We? / Sandra L. Hanson and John Kenneth White Introduction: The Making and Persistence of the American Dream -- 1. Twilight's Gleaming: The American Dream and the Ends of Republics -- 2. The Politics of the American Dream, 1980 to 2008 -- 3. The Presidency and the Making of the American Dream -- 4. Dreaming in Black and White -- 5. Whose Dream? Gender and the American Dream -- 6. Want Meets Necessity in the New American Dream -- 7. Religion and the American Dream: A Catholic Reflection in a Generational Context -- Conclusion: The American Dream: Where Are We? -- Contributors Summary The American Dream has long been a dominant theme in U.S. culture, one with enduring significance, but these are difficult times for dreamers. The editors of and contributors to The American Dream in the 21st Century examine the American Dream historically, socially, and economically and consider its intersection with politics, religion, race, gender, and generation. The conclusions presented in this short, readable volume provide both optimism for the faith that most Americans have in the possibility of achieving the American Dream and a realistic assessment of the cracks in the dream. The las "The diversity of contributions--from historians, political scientists, sociologists, and a pollster--distinguish The American Dream in the 21st Century from many other books on the topic. The multi-disciplinary focus is especially useful, as chapters provide cultural interpretations of Americans' attitudes toward the American Dream through the lenses of race, gender, religion and ethics."--Arne L. Kalleberg, Kenan Distinguished Professor of Sociology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index Notes English Print version record Subject Nationalism -- United States Social values -- United States SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Anthropology -- Cultural. POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Public Policy -- Cultural Policy. SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Popular Culture. SOCIAL SCIENCE -- General. Civilization Economic history Nationalism Social conditions Social values SUBJECT United States -- Social conditions -- 21st century United States -- Economic conditions -- 21st century United States -- Civilization -- 21st century Subject United States Form Electronic book Author Hanson, Sandra L., editor. White, John Kenneth, 1952- editor. LC no. 2010050110 ISBN 9781439903162 1439903166

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