The culture war in America in the late twentieth century
The rejection of American culture
Perfection vs. practical improvement
Class struggle vs. the responsible individual
Liberation vs. equal freedom
Bending : a means of cultural subversion
Bending education
Instrumental government
Strict materialism
Will American culture be replaced?
Appendix A. Beliefs of American culture
Appendix B. A brief homily on needs
Appendix C. Some recommended further reading.