Tantalizing Times : Excitements, Disconnects, and Discontents in Contemporary American Society

Name: Tantalizing Times
Brand: Peter Lang Publishing Inc
SKU: 9780820481630
Price: 13250 KES
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ISBN: 9780820481630

by V. Barry Dauphin

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Format Hardback

ISBN-10 0820481637

ISBN-13 9780820481630

Publisher Peter Lang Publishing Inc

Imprint Peter Lang Publishing Inc

Country of Manufacture US

Country of Publication GB

Publication Date Apr 10th, 2006

Print length 238 Pages

Weight 498 grams

Dimensions 16.00 x 23.70 x 1.90 cms

Product Classification: Ancient (Classical) Greek Literary studies: ancient, classical and medieval Literary studies: classical, early & medieval Folklore studies / Study of myth Folklore, myths & legends Sociology & anthropology Sociology and anthropology Psychology

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What can the ancient myth of Tantalus teach us about modern America? Tantalus was a wealthy man on top of his world. Yet seeing how the gods lived whetted his desires to have their powers and immortality. The punishment for his hubris was to have desired objects in sight but out of reach eternally. Although America is a culture awash in excitements, amusements, technologies, and innumerable goodies, Americans frequently complain of dissatisfaction. This book explores the myth and psychology of tantalization in order to look at many of the curious contradictions of American culture in new ways. This book could be useful for courses in psychology, sociology, American studies, communication and interdisciplinary courses that include a focus on American society.

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