The liberty of strangers : making the American nation /

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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 work advances a major interpretation of American nationalism and the future prospects for...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: King, Desmond S.
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: New York : Oxford University Press, ©2005.
Subjects:
1900-1999
Cultural pluralism > United States.
Multiculturalism > United States.
Nationalism > United States.
National characteristics, American.
Group identity > United States.
Immigrants > United States.
Assimilation (Sociology)
Diversité culturelle > États-Unis.
Multiculturalisme > États-Unis.
Nationalisme > États-Unis.
Américains.
Identité collective > États-Unis.
Immigrants > États-Unis.
Assimilation (Sociologie)
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Anthropology > Cultural.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Discrimination & Race Relations.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Minority Studies.
Cultural pluralism
Emigration and immigration
Ethnic relations
Group identity
Immigrants
Diplomatic relations
Multiculturalism
National characteristics, American
Nationalism
United States > Ethnic relations.
United States > Emigration and immigration.
United States > Foreign relations > 20th century.
États-Unis > Relations interethniques.
États-Unis > Émigration et immigration.
États-Unis > Relations extérieures > 20e siècle.
United States
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • 1 "One People" Nationalism; PART I; 2 How to Become an American; 3 Why Not All Groups Are Equal; 4 Choosing New Members: The Rise of Immigration Restriction; 5 The Drive for Authentic Americans: World War I Nationalism; PART II; 6 World War II and the Challenge to Assimilation; 7 America Abroad at Home: International Pressures and Nationhood; 8 Renewing the American Nation; Conclusion: America's Post-Multiculturalist Settlement; Notes; Index; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; R; S; T; U; V; W; Y; Z.

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