{"product_id":"the-cult-of-individualism-aaron-barlow-9781440828294","title":"The Cult of Individualism: A History of an Enduring American Myth","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAmerican individualism: It is the reason for American success, but it also tears the nation apart.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhy do Americans have so much trouble seeing eye to eye today? Is this new? Was there ever an American consensus? \u003ci\u003eThe Cult of Individualism: A History of an Enduring American Myth\u003c\/i\u003e explores the rarely discussed cultural differences leading to today's seemingly intractable political divides. After an examination of the various meanings of individualism in America, author Aaron Barlow describes the progression and evolution of the concept from the 18th century on, illuminating the wide division in Caucasian American culture that developed between the culture based on the ideals of the English Enlightenment and that of the Scots-Irish \"Borderers.\" The \"Borderer\" legacy, generally explored only by students of Appalachian culture, remains as pervasive and significant in contemporary American culture and politics as it is, unfortunately, overlooked. It is from the \"Borderers\" that the Tea Party sprang, along with many of the attitudes of the contemporary American right, making it imperative that this culture be thoroughly explored.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Aaron Barlow\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1440828296\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781440828294\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Praeger\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/11\/2013\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 264\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.30lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.50h x 6.20w x 0.80d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eChoice\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/01\/2014","brand":"Aaron Barlow","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44123638071551,"sku":"9781440828294","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_337b6e30-ceb2-405a-9a1b-92fbf8890c6d.jpg?v=1687431994","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-cult-of-individualism-aaron-barlow-9781440828294","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}