The Twilight of the American Enlightenment: The 1950s and the Crisis of Liberal Belief,Used

The Twilight of the American Enlightenment: The 1950s and the Crisis of Liberal Belief,Used

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In the aftermath of World War II, the United States stood at a precipice. The forces of modernity unleashed by the war had led to astonishing advances in daily life, but technology and mass culture also threatened to erode the country's traditional moral character. As awardwinning historian George M. Marsden explains in The Twilight of the American Enlightenment, postwar Americans looked to the country's secular, liberal elites for guidance in this precarious time, but these intellectuals proved unable to articulate a coherent common cause by which America could chart its course. Their failure lost them the faith of their constituents, paving the way for a Christian revival that offered America a firm new moral vision one rooted in the Protestant values of the founders.A groundbreaking reappraisal of the country's spiritual reawakening, The Twilight of the American Enlightenment shows how America found new purpose at the dawn of the Cold War.

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  • Q: What is the main theme of 'The Twilight of the American Enlightenment'? A: The book explores the crisis of liberal belief in America during the 1950s, focusing on how post-World War II forces of modernity impacted the country's moral character and the role of secular elites.
  • Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Twilight of the American Enlightenment' is George M. Marsden, an award-winning historian.
  • Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on February 11, 2014.
  • Q: How many pages does 'The Twilight of the American Enlightenment' have? A: The book contains 264 pages.
  • Q: What type of binding is used for this book? A: This book is available in hardcover binding.
  • Q: Is this book in new condition? A: Yes, the item condition is listed as 'New'.
  • Q: What can readers expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect a reappraisal of America's spiritual reawakening and insights into how the country found new purpose at the dawn of the Cold War.
  • Q: Does the book discuss the impact of technology and mass culture? A: Yes, it addresses how technology and mass culture after World War II threatened to erode traditional moral values in America.
  • Q: Is this book suitable for those interested in American history? A: Yes, it is particularly suitable for readers interested in American history, liberalism, and the sociopolitical climate of the 1950s.
  • Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The book is available in its first edition.

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