Monsters, Tricksters, and Sacred Cows: Animal Tales and American Identities

by A. James Arnold

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The 1992 Quincentennial of the encounter between the New World and the Old resulted in a veritable culture war- an extreme polarization of hardened ideological positions on different ideas of America. Monsters, Tricksters, and Sacred Cows brings a fresh perspective to the confusing question of American identity. It clears the minefields laid by the generals commanding the opposing camps, while demonstrating that both sides have been primarily interested...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0813916461

ISBN13:9780813916460

Release Date:March 1996

Publisher:University of Virginia Press

Length:291 Pages

Weight:1.10 lbs.

Dimensions:0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Grade Range:Postsecondary and higher

Related Subjects

Folklore & Mythology Mythology Mythology & Folk Tales Politics & Social Sciences Social Science Social Sciences

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