Being America
Liberty, Commerce, and Violence in an American World
$39.92
- Paperback
368 pages
- Release Date
15 May 2004
Summary
Liberty, Commerce, and Violence in an American World
Having risen to national attention with his first book, For Common Things, Jedediah Purdy now cements his claim to being one of the most arresting public intellectuals of his generation. In Being America, Purdy turns his erudition and unique perspective to America’s relationship with a world that both admires and hates it.
Purdy has absorbed insights from people around the world: Westernized Egyptians who…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780375727559 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0375727558 |
| Author: | Jedediah Purdy |
| Publisher: | Random House USA Inc |
| Imprint: | Vintage Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 368 |
| Release Date: | 15 May 2004 |
| Weight: | 266g |
| Dimensions: | 20mm x 131mm x 204mm |
| Series: | Vintage |
Critics Review
“Incisive and timely… . Purdy stands as a calm and articulate voice, able to put much of the current world situation into thoughtful and pragmatic historical context.” —Los Angeles Times Book Review
“Offers refreshing insight into today’s debates… . If you’re looking for something to challenge common assumptions, Purdy’s book … is well worth the effort.” —The Philadelphia Inquirer
“A profound thinker and a fine writer… . He offers fascinating theorires.” —The Denver Post
“Purdy is a surprisingly sharp observer… . He has the ability to perceive the mix of good and bad in most things.” —The New York Times Book Review
“Keenly observed and brightly reported.” -—San Jose Mercury News
Jedediah Purdy
Jedediah Purdy grew up in West Virginia and attended Harvard College and Yale Law School. He has served as a fellow at the New America Foundation and the Berkman Center at Harvard Law School.
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