The Greatest of All Time: A History of an American Obsession

by Zev Eleff

Americans love to talk about 'greatness.' In this book, Zev Eleff explores the phenomenon of 'greatness' culture and what Americans really mean when they talk about greatness. Greatness discourse provides a uniquely American language for participants to discuss their 'ideal' aspirational values and make meaning of their personal lives. The many incarnations and insinuations of 'greatness' suggest more about those carrying on the conversation than...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1009572733
• ISBN13: 9781009572736
• Release Date: April 2025
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 246 Pages