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In this dynamic book, Charles Lemert elaborates a vigorous, distinctive, and creative American tradition in social thought.

American social theory has tended to be overshadowed by European social thought. Yet, looking deeper, Americans have always made important contributions to social theory. Drawing upon the work of a dazzling array of both seminal and unjustly overlooked philosophers, sociologists, litterateurs, and political activists, Lemert constructs a coherent yet variegated intellectual framework for understanding American social theory and culture from the colonial era to the present. In doing so, Lemert analyses American intellectual attitudes on race, gender, popular culture, political thought, capitalism, and social movements, while also exploring schools of thought from transcendentalism and pragmatism to interactionism and intersectionality.

In his inimitable style, Charles Lemert, a master of finding theory where youâd least expect it, offers a masterful

Americans Thinking America

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      Publisher Taylor & Francis
      Published 1/31/2025
      ISBN-13 9781138629776
      978-1138629776
      ISBN-10 1138629774
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      Description

      Book Synopsis

      In this dynamic book, Charles Lemert elaborates a vigorous, distinctive, and creative American tradition in social thought.

      American social theory has tended to be overshadowed by European social thought. Yet, looking deeper, Americans have always made important contributions to social theory. Drawing upon the work of a dazzling array of both seminal and unjustly overlooked philosophers, sociologists, litterateurs, and political activists, Lemert constructs a coherent yet variegated intellectual framework for understanding American social theory and culture from the colonial era to the present. In doing so, Lemert analyses American intellectual attitudes on race, gender, popular culture, political thought, capitalism, and social movements, while also exploring schools of thought from transcendentalism and pragmatism to interactionism and intersectionality.

      In his inimitable style, Charles Lemert, a master of finding theory where youâd least expect it, offers a masterful

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