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The Rise of Selfishness in America

The Rise of Selfishness in America

The Rise of Selfishness in America

James Lincoln Collier

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iUniverse
Año de edición:
2005
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Historia de América
ISBN:
9780595351596
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'A vibrant, sweeping analysis of the roots of American self-indulgence'--Kirkus Reviews'This ringing, provocative jeremiad cuts a path through a haze of self-indulgent thought and action in the 'me first' society.'--Publisher’s Weekly'Wonderful...a delight to read, even exciting...There are few books that inspire real enthusiasm. This is one of them.'--The Philadelphia Enquirer

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