The Idea of Fraternity in AmericaA complex, intellectually jarring, and valuable book, one which reveals how early America became her true self as we now know her. Kirkus Reviews The United States is currently experiencing a crisis of citizenship and democracy. For many of us, there is a sense of forlornness caused by losing sight of human connectedness and the bonds of community. Originally published in 1973, and long out of print, The Idea of Fraternity in America is a resonant