“Made in America: A Social History of American
Culture and Character”
By
Claude Fischer, UC Berkeley Sociologist
Our first Conversation of the Summer was well attended. Dr. Fischer is the author of Made in America: A Social History of American Culture and Character. It is an analysis of social changes in America since the Colonial era.
He pointed out 5 myths that are currently in existence:
1. Over the generations Americans moved around more.
2. Americans have turned away from religion.
3. Americans became more violent.
4. Americans became increasingly alienated from their work.
5. Americans became indifferent to the needy.
These “myths” stimulated a lively discussion from the audience with many pointed questions being asked and answered.
I have his book and would be willing to share it and some thoughts that came from this program. Be sure to attend the next one on July 8th.
Jim Munger