Twilight of the republic : empire and exceptionalism in the American political tradition /

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The uniqueness of America has been alternately celebrated and panned, emphasized and denied, for most of the country's history -- both by its own people and by visitors and observers from around the world. The idea of ""American exceptionalism"" tends to provoke strong feeli...

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Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Litke, Justin B., 1984-
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Lexington, Kentucky : University Press of Kentucky, 2013.
Subjects:
Exceptionalism > United States > History.
National characteristics, American > History.
Political culture > United States > History.
Exceptionnalisme > États-Unis > Histoire.
POLITICAL SCIENCE > Public Policy > Cultural Policy.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Anthropology > Cultural.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Popular Culture.
Exceptionalism.
National characteristics, American.
Political culture.
United States.
Electronic books.
History.
Online Access:Texto completo
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Summary:The uniqueness of America has been alternately celebrated and panned, emphasized and denied, for most of the country's history -- both by its own people and by visitors and observers from around the world. The idea of ""American exceptionalism"" tends to provoke strong feelings, but few are aware of the term's origins or understand its true meaning. Understanding the roots and consequences of America's uniqueness requires a thorough look into the nation's history and Americans' ideas about themselves. Through a masterful analysis of important texts and key documents, Justin B. Litke i
Physical Description:1 online resource
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780813142210
0813142210
9780813142227
0813142229

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