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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Auteur principal: Litke, Justin B., 1984-
Format: Électronique eBook
Langue:Inglés
Publié: Lexington, Kentucky : University Press of Kentucky, 2013.
Collection:Book collections on Project MUSE.
Sujets:
Political culture.
National characteristics, American.
Exceptionalism.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Popular Culture.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Anthropology > Cultural.
POLITICAL SCIENCE > Public Policy > Cultural Policy.
Exceptionnalisme > États-Unis > Histoire.
Political culture > United States > History.
National characteristics, American > History.
Exceptionalism > United States > History.
United States.
History.
Electronic books.
Accès en ligne:Texto completo
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Résumé: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
Description matérielle:1 online resource (224 pages).
ISBN:9780813142210

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