Identity, Community, and Pluralism in American Life

Common Differences is an anthology of primary source readings which explores the cultural diversity and pluralism in American life. The principal themes include the formation of group and communal identities, the position of various groups in the American social structure, and theinterrelationships of the people of the United States within the framework of a common public life. The readings are drawn from a variety of sources including fiction, poetry, journalism, biography, autobiography and memoirs, as well as from academic disciplines.