In his study of Herman Melville; "Mariners; Renegades and Castaways" (1976) C.L.R. James wrote: "My ultimate aim...is to write a study of American Civilization". This project; long in gestation; at last sees the light of day in this posthumous publication of what may be seen as the most wide-ranging expression of James's thought; the link between his mature writings on politics and his semi-autobiographical work; "Beyond a Boundary". In the tradition of de Tocqueville's "Democracy in America"; James addresses the fundamental question of the "right to life; liberty and the pursuit of happiness". Ranging across American politics; society and culture; C.L.R. James sets out to integrate his analysis of American society in transition with a commentary on the popular arts of cinema and literature.
#884891 in Books Cengage Learning 2006-07-12Ingredients: Example IngredientsOriginal language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.13 x .98 x 7.50l; 1.50 #File Name: 0618246258430 pages
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