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America Right or Wrong an Anatomy of American Nationalism NEW EDITION

In this controversial critique of American political culture and its historical roots, Anatol Lieven contends that U.S. foreign policy since 9/11 has been shaped by the special character of our nationalism. Within that nationalism, Lieven analyses two very different traditions. One is the "American thesis," a civic nationalism based on the democratic values of what has been called the "American Creed." These values are held to be universal, and anyone can become an American by adopting them. The other tradition, the "American antithesis" is a populist and often ch.

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  • "Despite emerging as the only global superpower, the United States continues to look for foreign enemies, with China as the prime candidate before September 11. This book charts the history - and recent rise - of American nationalism, providing an insightinto some alarming elements of the American psyche."
  • "In this controversial critique of American political culture and its historical roots, Anatol Lieven contends that U.S. foreign policy since 9/11 has been shaped by the special character of our nationalism. Within that nationalism, Lieven analyses two very different traditions. One is the "American thesis," a civic nationalism based on the democratic values of what has been called the "American Creed." These values are held to be universal, and anyone can become an American by adopting them. The other tradition, the "American antithesis" is a populist and often ch."@en
  • "L'auteur, spécialiste de l'histoire politique américaine, montre que les Américains ont réagi aux événements du 11 septembre 2001 en recourant à de vieux modèles de croyance et de comportement, dont celui d'un nationalisme aux racines ethniques et religieuses, fait de ressentiment alimenté par les frustrations et la peur, et que ce nationalisme influence la politique étrangère du pays."
  • "American policies, the American economy, and the health of the American political system are all of crucial importance to the world - and to other Western democracies in particular. Yet in recent years, the American political scene has become increasingly radicalized, embittered, and polarized - contributing to a near-paralysis of economic policy and intense partisanship concerning relations with the rest of the world. In this essential guide to the present state of US politics, renowned commentator Anatol Lieven pin-points American nationalism as the key to explaining the present troubles in."@en
  • "An examination of the American national character provides a sobering look at the course foreign policy has taken since 9/11, revealing how the combination of two contradictory brands of nationalism have undermined American security and the war against terrorism -- publisher's description."
  • "An examination of the American national character provides a sobering look at the course foreign policy has taken since 9/11, revealing how the combination of two contradictory brands of nationalism have undermined American security and the war against terrorism -- publisher's description."@en

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  • "Electronic books"
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  • "Ressources Internet"
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  • "History"
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  • "Livres électroniques"
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  • "Giusto o sbagliato è l'America"
  • "Giusto o sbagliato è l'America"@it
  • "America right or wrong : an anatomy of american nationalism"
  • "America right or wrong"
  • "America Right or Wrong an Anatomy of American Nationalism NEW EDITION"@en
  • "Le nouveau nationalisme américain"
  • "America Right or Wrong an anatomy of American nationalism"
  • "American right or wrong : an anatomy of American nationalism"
  • "America right or wrong : an anatomy of American nationalism"
  • "America right or wrong : an anatomy of American nationalism"@en
  • "America right or wrong an anatomy of American nationalism"
  • "America right or wrong an anatomy of American nationalism"@en

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