Myth, Memory, and the Making of the American Landscape

by Paul A. Shackel

The authors in this collection show how the creation of a collective memory of highly visible objects and landscapes is an ongoing struggle, their meanings always being constructed, changed, and challenged. The sites and symbols the authors address are nationally recognized and include a balance of places that illuminate class, ethnic, racial, and historical experiences. Focusing on material culture, they explore the tensions that exist among various groups--elite landowners, the National Park Service, preservationists, minority groups--who compete for control over the interpretation of American public history.

Genres: American History

Mass Market Paperback

First published January 1, 2001

Reviews

[Kate O’Sullivan · Rating 4 out of 5]

this was a no jargon, beautiful introduction through case studies to the creation of American heritage and i LOVED it! it was accessible and interesting with a lot of history (which i enjoy)