Self-help books why Americans keep reading them / Sandra K. Dolby.
| Author/creator | Dolby, Sandra K., 1946- |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | Urbana : University of Illinois Press, |
| Description | xii, 192 p. ; 24 cm. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete |
| Subjects |
| Contents | American popular self-education -- The books, the writers, and metacommentary -- The critics, the simple self, and America's cultural cringe -- Giving advice and getting wisdom -- Memes, themes, and worldview -- Stories -- Proverbs, quotes, and insights -- Finding a use for self-help testimonies. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. [163]-181) and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2005002017 |
| ISBN | 0252029747 (hardcover : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |