This book report on "No Place of Grace" by Jackson Lears summarizes the content of the book and praises Lears on his insight. Written for an Honors class.
Date Submitted: 09/10/2006 00:47:48
Category: / Literature / North American
Length: 5 pages (1244 words)
Category: / Literature / North American
Length: 5 pages (1244 words)
No Place of Grace presents a dark and gloomy look at human existence and how the supposed "progress" made during the late 19th and early 20th centuries generally created more problems than it solved. The modernization process, which was considered at the time to be a moral and cultural advancement, ironically led to the destruction of both. Instead of becoming a time of progress and triumph for mankind this period became a time marked by …
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…the turn of the 20th century. It clearly documents the elements that formed the foundation of modern American society and culture whether for the good or the bad. With the knowledge of the past provided by Mr. Lears we are able to more accurately know ourselves as well as the civilization we live in. Furthermore, with the valuable knowledge of the past we as a society are more able to discern and welcome the future.
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