American Way of Life
An American Way of Life is a Nationalist Ethos that ...
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- See: American Culture, Nationalist Ethos, Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness, American Dream, American Exceptionalism.
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2020
- (Wikipedia, 2020) ⇒ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_way Retrieved:2020-8-5.
- The American way of life or the American way refers to the American nationalist ethos that adheres to the principle of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. At the center of the American way is the American Dream that is achievable by any American through hard work. This concept is intertwined with the concept of American exceptionalism, the belief in the unique culture of the nation.
Author William Herberg offers the following definition: [1] One commentator notes, "The first half of Herberg's statement still holds true nearly half a century after he first formulated it", even though "Herberg's latter claims have been severely if not completely undermined... materialism no longer needs to be justified in high-sounding terms". In the National Archives and Records Administration's 1999 Annual Report, National Archivist John W. Carlin writes, "We are different because our government and our way of life are not based on the divine right of kings, the hereditary privileges of elites, or the enforcement of deference to dictators. They are based on pieces of paper, the Charters of Freedom - the Declaration that asserted our independence, the Constitution that created our government, and the Bill of Rights that established our liberties."
- The American way of life or the American way refers to the American nationalist ethos that adheres to the principle of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. At the center of the American way is the American Dream that is achievable by any American through hard work. This concept is intertwined with the concept of American exceptionalism, the belief in the unique culture of the nation.
- ↑ Herberg (1955), p. 79
2020
- https://www.foreignaffairs.com/articles/china/2020-08-04/hollywood-running-out-villains
- QUOTE: ... What sets the United States apart from the rest of the world is and has always been its soft power. The Soviets may have equaled the Americans in nuclear capability, but they could never rival the appeal of the “American way of life.” And even as China tries to spread its culture across the globe, its rise tends to inspire more trepidation than admiration. …
2018
- Claude Koehl. (2018). "The American Way of Life: The Foreigners' Perspective: What you need to know about living in the United States."
- OVERVIEW: The Foreigners’ Perspective presents a unique chance to ponder — and laugh – about ordinary, everyday aspects of the American Way of Life. With a touch of humor, it turns a spotlight on things that are quintessentially American, as seen through the eyes of people from around the world. This is a beautifully illustrated and witty must-read for anyone interested in a fresh take on the American way of life, for people visiting or moving to the States, as well as for anyone who happens to be in contact with a wide diversity of people. And honestly, who isn’t these days? Packed with thought-provoking information, the Foreigners’ Perspective is much more than simply another eye-catching coffee-table book. It represents an invaluable resource for different audiences:
- Guidebook for travelers, expats and immigrants giving much-needed insight into formal and informal facets of daily life in America.
- Icebreaker for light-hearted discussions about cultural differences and unconscious bias. • On-boarding material for companies aiming to advance employee engagement and promote diversity and inclusion.
- Reference book for ESL teachers, intercultural trainers and consultants.
- Source book for U.S. readers desiring to better understand how their customs may be perceived by outsiders and newcomers.
- Giveaway for anybody working with a foreign clientele (e.g. realtors, consultants).
- This book offers a lot to anyone interested in learning more about the profound impact culture has on common aspects of daily life. After all, before moving to a foreign country who would ever imagine that differences in doorknobs, window styles or refrigerators could be sources of surprise or even irritation?
- OVERVIEW: The Foreigners’ Perspective presents a unique chance to ponder — and laugh – about ordinary, everyday aspects of the American Way of Life. With a touch of humor, it turns a spotlight on things that are quintessentially American, as seen through the eyes of people from around the world. This is a beautifully illustrated and witty must-read for anyone interested in a fresh take on the American way of life, for people visiting or moving to the States, as well as for anyone who happens to be in contact with a wide diversity of people. And honestly, who isn’t these days? Packed with thought-provoking information, the Foreigners’ Perspective is much more than simply another eye-catching coffee-table book. It represents an invaluable resource for different audiences: