Being America
Liberty, Commerce, and Violence in an American World
$39.77
- Paperback
368 pages
- Release Date
15 May 2004
Summary
Liberty, Commerce, and Violence in an American World
Jedediah Purdy, author of the acclaimed For Common Things, establishes himself as a leading public intellectual with Being America. In this insightful work, Purdy examines America’s complex relationship with a world that simultaneously admires and resents it.
Drawing on conversations with individuals from diverse backgrounds—including Westernized Egyptians who view Osama bin Laden as a hero, an urban Indi…
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: | 204mm x 131mm x 20mm |
| Series: | Vintage |
What They're Saying
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
About The Author
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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