| A History of Memorial Day: Unity, Discord and the Pursuit of Happiness Contributor(s): Harmond, Richard P. (Author), Curran, Thomas J. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0820439592 ISBN-13: 9780820439594 Publisher: Peter Lang Inc., International Academic Publi OUR PRICE: $75.00 Product Type: Hardcover Published: August 2002 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Holidays (non Religious) - History | United States - 19th Century - Social Science | Anthropology - General |
| Dewey: 394.262 |
| LCCN: 2001037736 |
| Series: American University Studies |
| Physical Information: 154 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 20th Century - Chronological Period - 19th Century |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A History of Memorial Day is a study of how Memorial Day was viewed by many Americans as a vehicle of both national and international unity. However, this study also examines the surprising amount of controversy elicited by the celebration of Memorial Day, finding that a substantial number of Americans value Memorial Day more as a holiday from work and an occasion for recreation and relaxation than as a time to honor the country's fallen heroes. |