"United States" . . . . . . . "The liberty of strangers making the American nation" . . . . . . . . . . . . . "Spanning the entire twentieth century and encompassing immigration policies, the nationalistic fallout from both world wars, the civil rights movement, and nation-building efforts in the postcolonial era, [this book] advances a manor new interpretation of American nationalism and the future prospects for diverse democracies. -Back cover." . . . . . . . . "1900 - 1999" . . . .