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... admiration for historical figures who used to embody greatness . Just as the Bible is now widely viewed in enlightened churches and synagogues as a composite document of out- moded folk beliefs , which can nevertheless be appreciated ...
... admiration for historical figures who used to embody greatness . Just as the Bible is now widely viewed in enlightened churches and synagogues as a composite document of out- moded folk beliefs , which can nevertheless be appreciated ...
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... admiration , are like efforts to get " behind the scenes " in the making of other pseudo - events . They are self ... admirable and honor the meritorious . But in the very act of straining we confuse and distract ourselves . At first ...
... admiration , are like efforts to get " behind the scenes " in the making of other pseudo - events . They are self ... admirable and honor the meritorious . But in the very act of straining we confuse and distract ourselves . At first ...
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... admirably ; they allow their " author " to speak unmistakably in his own voice , to ramble , to " enthuse , " to pat ... admirable introductions . For wider implications of these older innovations , see George R. Taylor , The Transporta ...
... admirably ; they allow their " author " to speak unmistakably in his own voice , to ramble , to " enthuse , " to pat ... admirable introductions . For wider implications of these older innovations , see George R. Taylor , The Transporta ...
Contents
Extravagant Expectations | 3 |
From the American Dream to American Illusions? | 239 |
SUGGESTIONS FOR FURTHER READING | 263 |
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