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American Vertigo: Traveling America In The Footsteps Of Tocqueville,New
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What does it mean to be an American, and what can America be today?To answer these questions, celebrated philosopher and journalist BernardHenri Lvy spent a year traveling throughout the country in the footsteps of another great Frenchman, Alexis de Tocqueville, whose Democracy in America remains the most influential book ever written about our country.The result isAmerican Vertigo, a fascinating, wholly fresh look at a country we sometimes only think we know. From Rikers Island to Chicago megachurches, from Muslim communities in Detroit to an Amish enclave in Iowa, Lvy investigates issues at the heart of our democracy: the special nature of American patriotism, the coexistence of freedom and religion (including the religion of baseball), the prison system, the return of ideology and the health of our political institutions, and much more. He revisits and updates Tocquevilles most important beliefs, such as the dangers posed by the tyranny of the majority, explores what Europe and America have to learn from each other, and interprets what he sees with a novelists eye and a philosophers depth.Through powerful interviewbased portraits across the spectrum of the American people, from prison guards to clergymen, from Norman Mailer to Barack Obama, from Sharon Stone to Richard Holbrooke, Lvy fills his book with a tapestry of American voicessome wise, some shocking. Both the grandeur and the hellish dimensions of American life are unflinchingly explored. And big themes emerge throughout, from the crucial choices Americafaces today to the underlying reality that, unlike the Old World, America remains the fulfillment of the worlds desire to worship, earn, and live as one wishesa place, despite all, where inclusion remains not just an ideal but an actual practice.At a time when Americans are anxious about how the world perceives them and, indeed, keen to make sense of themselves, a brilliant and sympathetic foreign observer has arrived to help us begin a new conversation about the meaning of America.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'American Vertigo'? A: The main theme of 'American Vertigo' is an exploration of what it means to be an American today, examining the complexities of American identity, democracy, and the coexistence of freedom and religion.
- Q: Who is the author of 'American Vertigo'? A: The author of 'American Vertigo' is Bernard-Henri Lévy, a celebrated philosopher and journalist.
- Q: What type of book is 'American Vertigo'? A: 'American Vertigo' is a nonfiction travel narrative that combines philosophical insights with journalist observations, as Lévy travels across the United States.
- Q: How many pages are in 'American Vertigo'? A: 'American Vertigo' contains 320 pages.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: 'American Vertigo' is available as a used book in good condition.
- Q: When was 'American Vertigo' published? A: 'American Vertigo' was published on April 10, 2007.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'American Vertigo'? A: 'American Vertigo' is published in paperback binding.
- Q: What topics does 'American Vertigo' cover? A: 'American Vertigo' covers various topics including American patriotism, the prison system, the coexistence of freedom and religion, and the health of American political institutions.
- Q: Is 'American Vertigo' suitable for academic study? A: 'American Vertigo' is suitable for academic study as it provides philosophical insights and commentary on American society, making it a valuable resource for understanding contemporary issues.
- Q: What can readers expect from the author's perspective in 'American Vertigo'? A: Readers can expect a unique perspective from a foreign observer, as Lévy combines the viewpoint of a philosopher and journalist, offering a fresh and critical look at American life.