Self-help books why Americans keep reading them / Sandra K. Dolby.

Author/creator Dolby, Sandra K., 1946-
Format Electronic
Publication InfoUrbana : University of Illinois Press,
Descriptionxii, 192 p. ; 24 cm.
Supplemental ContentFull 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 noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. [163]-181) and index.
Access restrictionAvailable only to authorized users.
Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2005002017
ISBN0252029747 (hardcover : alk. paper)

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