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Colin Woodard

American Nations: A History of the Eleven Rival Regional Cultures of North America

Colin WoodardNonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2011

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Colin Woodard

American Nations

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2011
Book Details
Pages

384

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

North America • Multi-century

Publication Year

2011

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In American Nations, Colin Woodard explores American regionalism, asserting that North America consists of 11 distinct nations, each with its own history and identity, which shape regional conflicts and political landscapes today. Sensitive topics such as slavery and violence are discussed within their historical contexts.

Informative

Contemplative

Mysterious

Challenging

Reviews & Readership

4.4

18,406 ratings

84%

Loved it

12%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

American Nations by Colin Woodard has been praised for its innovative approach to understanding American cultural divisions, using historical and geographical analysis to explain current political dynamics. However, some critics argue its broad categorizations oversimplify regional differences and lack sufficient nuance. Overall, it's seen as a compelling, thought-provoking read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read American Nations?

A reader who would enjoy Colin Woodard’s American Nations likely has a keen interest in American history, sociology, and cultural geography. Fans of David Hackett Fischer's Albion's Seed or Joel Garreau's The Nine Nations of North America would appreciate the analytical and nuanced exploration of regional American identities.

4.4

18,406 ratings

84%

Loved it

12%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

384

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

North America • Multi-century

Publication Year

2011

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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