... at the expense of foreign peoples. Indeed, Butler paints a picture of a late colonial culture not only radically reshaped by immigration, but essentially the same as modern American culture. For better of for worse, our culture places tremendous importance upon the acquisition of wealth. America prides itself on its national wealth and the professional talent of its populace. Butler proves that these ... The only difference is the character of the economy. While today's American economy is geared primarily towards the service sector and advanced manufacturing, the economy of the late col...

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