People of Paradox: An Inquiry Concerning the Origins of American Civilization is a 1972 book by American cultural historian Michael Kammen, published by Knopf. It explores various contradictions in American society, such as puritanism vs. hedonism and idealism vs. materialism. People of Paradox was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for History in 1973.[1]
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| Author | Michael Kammen |
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| Genre | History |
| Publisher | Knopf |
Publication date | 1972 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Pages | 736 |
| Awards | Pulitzer Prize for History |
| ISBN | 9780394460772 |
References
edit- ^ "Kammen, Michael G. 1936- (Michael Gedaliah Kammen)". Contemporary Authors. January 1, 2008. Archived from the original on September 2, 2017. Retrieved December 9, 2012.
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