Violent America : the dynamics of identity politics in a multiracial society /

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"This book analyzes how the use of violence has been and today remains an effective identity strategy by which all ethno-racial groups gain status-and thus acceptance into the American mainstream. It provides a comprehensive understanding of the complex relationship between multiethnic grievanc...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Chebel d'Appollonia, Ariane (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Ithaca : Cornell University Press, 2023.
Subjects:
Violence > United States.
Identity politics > United States.
Ethnic conflict.
POLITICAL SCIENCE > American Government > Legislative Branch.
Identity politics.
Race relations.
Violence.
United States of America, USA.
Violence in society.
Sociology & anthropology.
Politics & government.
Politics and Government.
United States > Race relations.
United States.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Violence as a Pro-active Response to Adversity
  • Violence as a Cause of Ethno-racial Identities
  • From Past to Present Ethno-racial Identification Strategy
  • The Dynamics of Contention
  • Two Tales of One Nation
  • From Identity Politics to Ethno-racial Identity Crisis
  • Centrifugal Dynamics of Societal Fragmentation
  • Is a Violent Society America's only Possible Future?
  • Is Violent America Europe's Future?
  • Conclusion: Lessons for the Future.

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