Title: For Common Things: Irony, Trust, and Commitment in America Today
Author: Jedediah Purdy
Published: September 2000
Book Summary:
In this new age of technology, insulation, and change, Jedediah Purdy seeks to reinvigorate the culture of community that he believes has been withering away. Through a lively exploration that runs the gamut of ageless classics and modern entertainment trends, he broaches troubling questions about American society. Ultimately, he seeks to remind us of the value of civic engagement and the need for stewardship, especially in today’s rapidly changing world, imploring us to once again embrace those common things that hold us together.
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