Michael Kammen
Michael Kammen was a Pulitzer Prize-winning American historian and professor of American cultural history. He authored numerous books and articles on American history, with a particular focus on the colonial and revolutionary periods, as well as the history of American culture. Kammen's work often explored the complexities of historical memory and how societies remember and commemorate their past. He served as a professor at Cornell University for much of his career.
Books
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1. People of Paradox
"People of Paradox" is an in-depth study of American culture and the inherent contradictions within it. The book explores the paradoxes that exist in various aspects of American life, including politics, art, and social behavior. It offers a historical perspective, tracing these contradictions from the time of the country's founding to the present day. The author provides a thought-provoking analysis of how these paradoxes have shaped the national identity and continue to influence American society.
