The Greatest of All Time: A History of an American Obsession by Eleff, Zev

The Greatest of All Time: A History of an American Obsession

Americans love to talk about 'greatness.' In this book, Zev Eleff explores the phenomenon of 'greatness' culture...
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The Greatest of All Time: A History of an American Obsession by Eleff, Zev

The Greatest of All Time: A History of an American Obsession

$87.39

The Greatest of All Time: A History of an American Obsession

$87.39
Author: Zev Eleff
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Americans love to talk about 'greatness.' In this book, Zev Eleff explores the phenomenon of 'greatness' culture and what Americans really mean when they talk about greatness. Greatness discourse provides a uniquely American language for participants to discuss their 'ideal' aspirational values and make meaning of their personal lives. The many incarnations and insinuations of 'greatness' suggest more about those carrying on the conversation than they do about those being discussed. An argument for Abraham Lincoln or Franklin D. Roosevelt over George Washington as America's greatest statesman says as much about the speaker as it does about the legacies of former US presidents. Making a case for the Beatles, Michael Jordan, or Mickey Mouse involves the prioritization of politics and perspectives. The persistence of Henry Ford as a great American despite his toxic antisemitism offers another layer to this historical phenomenon. Using a variety of compelling examples, Eleff sheds new new light on "greatness" and its place in American culture.

Author: Zev Eleff
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 05/01/2025
Pages: 238
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.10lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.10w x 1.20d
ISBN: 9781009572736


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 03/24/2025

About the Author
Eleff, Zev: - Zev Eleff is President and Professor of American Jewish History at Gratz College. He is the author, most recently, of Dyed in Crimson: Football, Faith, and Remaking Harvard's America.

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