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Author:
Olson, Christa J., 1978- author.
Title:
American magnitude : hemispheric vision and public feeling in the United States / Christa J. Olson.
Publisher:
The Ohio State University Press,
Copyright Date:
2021
Description:
xv, 227 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm
Subject:
National characteristics, American--History--19th century.
National characteristics, American--History--20th century.
Visual communication--Social aspects--United States.
Rhetoric--United States--History.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 195-215) and index.
Contents:
Introduction: A glance at the map -- Acquiescing to accumulation -- The Andes on display -- Of cities on hills -- Animating interests -- Size matters.
Summary:
"Examines imagery and rhetoric of hemispheric magnitude-including lithographs from the US-Mexican War, pre-Civil War paintings of the Andes, photo essays of Machu Picchu, and WWII-era films promoting hemispheric unity-and its impact on US national discourse and public feelings of national identity, spanning from 1845 to 1950"-- Provided by publisher.
ISBN:
0814258115
9780814258118
0814214835
9780814214831
OCLC:
(OCoLC)1244617917
LCCN:
2021023450
Locations:
USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)
OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)

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