The Paradoxes of American Nationalism. Minxin Pei.
by Pei, Minxin; ProQuest Information and Learning Company.
Series: SIRS Enduring Issues 2004Article 49Global Issues. Publisher: Foreign Policy, 2003ISSN: 1522-3221;.Subject(s): Americans -- Attitudes | National characteristics -- American | Nationalism | Patriotism | Political psychology | Pride and vanity | Public opinion polls | VoluntarismDDC classification: 050 Summary: "As befits a nation of immigrants, American nationalism is defined not by notions of ethnic superiority, but by a belief in the supremacy of U.S. democratic ideals. This disdain for Old World nationalism creates a dual paradox in the American psyche: First, although the United States is highly nationalistic, it doesn't see itself as such. Second, despite this nationalistic fervor, U.S. policymakers generally fail to appreciate the power of nationalism abroad." (FOREIGN POLICY) This article focuses on American nationalism and examines why some nations reject it due to cultural differences.| Item type | Current location | Call number | Status | Date due |
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Originally Published: The Paradoxes of American Nationalism, May/June 2003; pp. 30-37.
"As befits a nation of immigrants, American nationalism is defined not by notions of ethnic superiority, but by a belief in the supremacy of U.S. democratic ideals. This disdain for Old World nationalism creates a dual paradox in the American psyche: First, although the United States is highly nationalistic, it doesn't see itself as such. Second, despite this nationalistic fervor, U.S. policymakers generally fail to appreciate the power of nationalism abroad." (FOREIGN POLICY) This article focuses on American nationalism and examines why some nations reject it due to cultural differences.
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