A Companion to American Thought

by James T. Kloppenberg and Richard Wightman Fox

Book Overview

This outstanding book assesses the whole sweep of American thought from the colonial era to the present day. Some two hundred and fifty scholars - from history, literature, religion, philosophy, political theory, and the social sciences - have written original and substantial essays on pivotal topics and figures in the history of American intellectual endeavor and achievement. Includes concise biographical entries, suggested further reading, extensive...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0631206566
• ISBN13: 9780631206569
• Release Date: June 1998
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Length: 824 Pages
• Weight: 3.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.8" x 7.8" x 9.7"

Customer Reviews

Belongs on the Shelf of Every Thinker

An important breakthrough work. Only one of its kind, from what I see. A profoundly important step towards the unification of this knowledge base. This book belongs on the shelf of every American who thinks they are thinkers. Must have edition.

A Companion to American Thought

This book has a wealth of information on American idealogy. I used this book originally for a research project on Transcendentalism that focused on Thoreau, and found that the book was well-indexed and clearly focused. It contained a wealth of information, but wasn't wordy. I later bought the book just to read, and it has benefitted my studies immensely.