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People of Paradox

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People of Paradox: An Inquiry Concerning the Origins of American Civilization
AuthorMichael Kammen
GenreHistory
PublisherKnopf
Publication date
1972
Publication placeUnited States
Pages736
AwardsPulitzer Prize for History
ISBN9780394460772

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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  1. ^ "Kammen, Michael G. 1936- (Michael Gedaliah Kammen)". Contemporary Authors. January 1, 2008. Archived from the original on September 2, 2017. Retrieved December 9, 2012.