The Rise of Selfishness in America

About the Book

"A vibrant, sweeping analysis of the roots of American self-indulgence"
-Kirkus Reviews

"Wonderful a delight to read, even exciting There are few books that inspire real enthusiasm. This is one of them."
-The Philadelphia Enquirer

About the Author

James Lincoln Collier has written widely on American history for schools at all levels. He has won a Newbery Honors Medal, among other awards, and has twice been a finalist for the National Book Award, and a Fellow of the National Foundation for the Humanities.