American Niceness: A Cultural History

By Bramen, Carrie Tirado

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9780674976498
Publisher
Harvard Univ.


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Reviewed on June 15, 2017  |  Social Sciences

Bramen (English, Univ. of Buffalo) identifies niceness as a piece of America's cultural identity and traces its history from the Pilgrims' first encounter with the Native population through the U.S. occupation of the Philippines. The book is structured around the niceness of minorities, including Native Americans, slaves, and women. Each iteration of niceness interacted with and influenced the perception of Americans at home and abroad. Niceness is not al...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

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