Become an American

Discover the intricacies of American identity with Become an American by Leslie A. Hahner, published by Michigan State University Press in 2017. This compelling paperback spans 314 pages and employs a rhetorical lens to delve into the aesthetic practices of Americanization. Hahner argues that the process of Americanization not only educated students in the essential practices of citizenship but also established a normative visual metric. This metric fundamentally altered how Americans perceive, interpret, and evaluate their own patriotism alongside that of others. A thought-provoking read for those interested in the cultural dynamics of citizenship and national identity, this book invites readers to reflect on the visual and rhetorical dimensions of what it means to be American.