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“When we talk about the foreign, the question becomes one of us versus them. But in the end, is one just the opposite side of the other?”

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Lewis H. Lapham
Lewis H. Lapham

Lewis H. Lapham is an American writer born on January 8, 1935. He is known for his distinctive literary style and profound insights into American society and politics. more

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