Restless Nation
Starting Over in America
276 pages
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36 halftones
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6 x 9
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© 2000
In Restless Nation, James M. Jasper isolates a narrative that lies very close to the core of the American character. From colonial times to the present day, Americans have always had a deep-rooted belief in the "fresh start"—a belief that still has Americans moving from place to place faster than the citizens of any other nation.
Contents
Preface
Introduction
1. The Land of the Dream
2. The Most Likely to Succeed
3. New Places, Names, Selves
4. Boom Land
5. The Great Lottery
6. An Alien Power
7. The Culture of Flight
8. Fleeing the Nest
Conclusion: Are Americans Ready to Settle Down?
Suggestions for Further Reading
Notes
Index
Introduction
1. The Land of the Dream
2. The Most Likely to Succeed
3. New Places, Names, Selves
4. Boom Land
5. The Great Lottery
6. An Alien Power
7. The Culture of Flight
8. Fleeing the Nest
Conclusion: Are Americans Ready to Settle Down?
Suggestions for Further Reading
Notes
Index
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Economics and Business: Business--Industry and Labor
Geography: Cultural and Historical Geography
Literature and Literary Criticism: General Criticism and Critical Theory
Political Science: American Government and Politics
Sociology: General Sociology
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