American Imaginaries: Nations, Societies and Capitalism in the Many Americas

American Imaginaries examines the diverse societies and nations of the Western hemisphere, providing a fresh perspective on the Americas and resurgent indigenous nations. It covers regions often underemphasized in histories of the hemisphere, such as Central America and the Caribbean, and appeals to scholars and students of history, Atlantic studies, comparative and historical sociology, and social theory.

Format: Hardback
Length: 236 pages
Publication date: 29 September 2022
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield International

American Imaginaries is a comprehensive exploration of the diverse societies and nations of the Western hemisphere, spanning the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. It examines cities, capitalism, nations, nationalism, and politics from comparative and transnational perspectives, drawing on the paradigms of civilizational analysis and social imaginaries. The book offers a fresh perspective on the Americas, providing a thorough analysis of multinational and intra-national regions and the civilizational force of resurgent indigenous nations. It also covers regions often underemphasized in histories of the hemisphere, such as Central America and the Caribbean. The book will appeal to scholars and students of history, Atlantic studies, comparative and historical sociology, and social theory, as well as academics and graduate students who follow debates about modernity, civilizations, historical constellations, and social imaginaries.

Weight: 504g
Dimension: 159 x 237 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781786609670