“What is ‘the American idea’? It is the fractious, maddening approach to the conduct of human affairs that values equality despit...
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Apr 17, 2011
Kevin
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There are some amazing articles in this book... and that's why I gave it five stars. I suggest that those who read this book should skip around to what mosts interests them. Not all the articles are great, but a bunch of them are powerful and thought-provoking.
Jan 17, 2010
The American Idea: The Best of the Atlantic Monthly by Robert Vare (2007)
Jun 28, 2011
Scott
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It's The Atlantic Monthly. Do I really have to spell out why it's so good?
Feb 06, 2008
César
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Engrossing and thought provoking at first, I think after reading through scores of strong essays about "The American Idea", I just lost interest. Strong writing, but perhaps you have to be highly patriotic to thoroughly enjoy?
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