American narcissism: the myth of national superiority
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Main Author: Caldwell, Wilber W. (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: New York Algora Pub. c2006
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Item Description:Includes bibliographical references (p. 167-175) and index
Introduction: Making the world over in America's image -- pt. 1. Notes on nationalism -- Nationalism -- Types of nationalism -- pt. 2. The evolution of the American superiority myth -- The New World -- Chosen-ness, mission, and destiny -- Ideological superiority -- The arrogance of abundance -- The arrogance of isolationism -- Manifest destiny and continental expansion -- Manifest destiny and American imperialism -- The leader of the free world -- The arrogance of power -- pt. 3. The presumption of national superiority -- The myth of American superiority -- Blind faith-- pt. 4. Tolerance and plurality -- In search of American humility
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource (xi, 181 p.)
ISBN:0875864694
9780875864693

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