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The Big American Parade

The Big American Parade

Haldeman-Julius, E.

Hardcover

20th Century United States HistoryGeneral Political ScienceGeneral Sociology

ISBN10: 102530215X
ISBN13: 9781025302157
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 438
Weight: 1.73
Height: 0.94 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Big American Parade is a sharp and sweeping examination of American life, culture, and institutions during the early twentieth century. Written by the noted social critic and publisher E. Haldeman-Julius, this work serves as a panoramic critique of the social, religious, and political landscapes that defined the United States during the 1920s. The author views the various facets of American society-from the fervors of religious revivalism to the machinations of big business and politics-as part of a vast, often absurd spectacle.

The book delves into themes of materialism, social conformity, and the cultural contradictions of an era caught between tradition and modernization. Through a lens of skepticism and wit, the text explores how the American identity was forged in a decade of rapid transformation and excess. As a significant contributor to the freethought movement, the author provides a unique intellectual perspective that challenges the prevailing myths of the American Dream. The Big American Parade stands as a vital piece of social commentary, offering readers a vivid and critical window into the intellectual climate and societal tensions of the late 1920s.

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