The Social Anxieties of Progressive Reform - Atlantic City, 1854-1920

This account of the development of Atlantic City and its conflict over the Sabbath brings to light an ongoing crisis in American society - the chasm between religion and mass culture. The book features historical photographs depicting the evolution of the resort's architecture and political scene.

Summary

This account of the development of Atlantic City and its conflict over the Sabbath brings to light an ongoing crisis in American society - the chasm between religion and mass culture. The book features historical photographs depicting the evolution of the resort's architecture and political scene.

Product details

• Authors: Martin Paulsson
• Assisted by: Matthew Rottnek (Editor)
• Publisher: New York University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.08.1994
• EAN: 9780814766200
• ISBN: 978-0-8147-6620-0
• No. of pages: 264
• Weight: 540 g
• Series: The American Social Experience; The American Social Experience
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > General, dictionaries