Mr Herbert Hoover , George H Nash (Introduction)
American Individualism
- ISBN 13:
- 9780817920159
- author:
- Mr Herbert Hoover , George H Nash (Introduction)
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Hoover Institution Press New edition
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 100
- Dimensions:
- 11.4 x 0.8 x 17.8 cm
- Genre:
- Society, Politics & Philosophy, Government & Politics, Political Structure & Processes, Mr Herbert Hoover, George H Nash,American Individualism,Hoover Institution Press,0817920153,Current Affairs & Issues,Political Ideologies - General,Political Scie
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
American Individualism by Herbert Hoover and George H. Nash is a seminal work that explores the core values of American exceptionalism. First published in 1922, this book distills the author's experiences as Secretary of Commerce into a coherent understanding of what makes America unique. Hoover argues that preserving individualism, stimulating initiative, and maintaining equality of opportunity are essential to steady progress. He asserts that equal opportunities for individuals to develop their abilities is the sole source of progress behind American civilization for centuries. This book remains relevant today, as its themes continue to shape our understanding of the crises we face. More than 90 years after its initial publication, American Individualism offers a thought-provoking exploration of the ideological battles that have shaped America's past and inform its present.