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The Parallax View

Pasquale De Marco

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In "The Parallax View," we take a close look at the American culture, its contradictions, and its dreams. We explore the many facets of American identity, from the diversity of its people to the challenges of a diverse society. We examine the American Erfolgsmythos, the dark sides of the American psyche, and the resilience of the American spirit.

We delve into American heroes and villains, the myths and legends that shape the American imagination, and the power of propaganda. We investigate the American body and mind, the cult of thinness, the medicalization of American society, and the intersection of health and identity.

We explore American food and cuisine, the history of American cuisine, American eating habits, and the rise of processed foods. We examine American music and art, the diversity of American music, American folk and traditional art, and the influence of American art and music on the world.

We analyze American politics and society, the American government, the two-party system, the rise of partisanship, and the influence of lobbyists and special interests. We investigate American education and the workplace, the history of American education, the changing nature of work, and the future of education and work in America.

We conclude with a look at American hopes and dreams for the future, American exceptionalism, the future of American leadership in the world, and the challenges facing the United States. We explore the hopes and dreams of the American people and the American journey that continues.

"The Parallax View" is a thought-provoking and insightful look at the American culture. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the United States, its people, and its place in the world.


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Disponible desde: 02/06/2025.
Longitud de impresión: 166 páginas.

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