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We, Us, and Them

Affect and American Nonfiction from Vietnam to Trump

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Douglas Dowland

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Pages: 200 pages
Reading time: 7 hours

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Exploring the narratives of American identity since the Vietnam War, Douglas Dowland examines how various writers, from Hunter S. Thompson to J. D. Vance, articulate contrasting visions of America. He highlights the shift from a unified nation to a divisive "us versus them" mentality, revealing how passionate critiques can foster cynicism and apathy. By analyzing these narratives, Dowland uncovers the complexities of American nationhood and the challenges to unity posed by differing perspectives.

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Title: We, Us, and Them
Subtitle: Affect and American Nonfiction from Vietnam to Trump
Language: English
Authors: Douglas Dowland
Publisher: University of Virginia Press
Released: 2024
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 200
ISBN13: 9780813950839
Tags: Art & Culture, Political Science & Politics, About Literature
Description: Exploring the narratives of American identity since the Vietnam War, Douglas Dowland examines how various writers, from Hunter S. Thompson to J. D. Vance, articulate contrasting visions of America. He highlights the shift from a unified nation to a divisive "us versus them" mentality, revealing how passionate critiques can foster cynicism and apathy. By analyzing these narratives, Dowland uncovers the complexities of American nationhood and the challenges to unity posed by differing perspectives.