Why we fought
Why we fought
About this book
"Why We Fought, a collection of essays by historian Robert Westbrook, is an analysis of American conceptions of obligation to the war effort during World War II. Bringing political theory to bear on popular culture, he illuminates wartime Americans' motivations for sacrifice as well as their patriotism."--Jacket.
Details
- Pages
- 166
- ISBN-13
- 9781588343703
- OL Work ID
- OL17674389W
Subjects
Politics and governmentPolitical culturePatriotismWorld War, 1939-1945Social conditionsHistoryWorld war, 1939-1945, social aspectsUnited states, social conditions, 1865-1945United states, politics and government, 1933-1945United states - world war ii - homefrontU.s. politics & government - 20th centuryWorld war ii - social aspects20th century american history - politics & government - 1900-194520th century american history - world war iiPolitical sociSocial aspects