THAT MOST DISTRESSFUL NATION The Taming of the American Irish by Andrew M. Greeley Stubborn , difficult , paradoxical , maddening , joyous , brilliant , poetic , visionary , melancholy , frustrating , bedeviling , and ingratiating - all ...
That Most Distressful Nation: The Taming of the American Irish
This classic work by the distinguished economist traces the history of nine American ethnic groups -- the Irish, Germans, Jews, Italians, Chinese, African-Americans, Puerto Ricans, and Mexicans.
Many Americans feel swamped by immigrants with alien cultures, languages, and customs apparently flooding into our country.
Based on the most extensive survey ever conducted on religion in America, One Nation Under God delivers surprising revelations about the religious beliefs, practices, and affiliations of Americans.
Fascinating look at the challenges faced by John F. Kennedy and Barack Obama in their quests to win the presidency.
A needed and timely scholarly resource...beneficial as a major resource for anyone studying Greeley's life and thought...a masterful collation of Greeley materials.