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The twilight of American culture
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The twilight of American culture

by Morris Berman

This study analyses the decline of Western culture and the impact of corporate mass-market values on society. It suggests that individuals can preserve literary and historical heritage by adopting a monastic approach to cultural conservation.

Accession 25879 ISBN 9780393321692 Publisher W. W. Norton & Co.
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