Americanism and Americanization : a critical history of domestic and global influence / Mel van Elteren.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Elteren, Mel van.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

United States--Relations.

United States.

Relations.

Europe--Civilization--American influences.

Europe.

Civilization.

Americanization.

Physical Description:

vii, 251 pages ; 26 cm

Place of Publication:

Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., [2006]

Summary:

"This volume presents an in-depth critical analysis of the Americanization process. Beginning with a survey of early European preoccupations, the book goes on to discuss European concerns regarding American influence after World War II. The goal of the analysis is the construction of an interpretative framework, allowing for a balanced approach to the study of Americanism abroad. "--Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Early European preoccupations with Americanism and Americanization

European concerns about American influence after World War II

U.S. engagements with Americanism and Americanization until the early 1930s

Relevant developments during the New Deal and beyond

Mapping the field of Americanization systematically

Toward a more balanced approach to studying Americanization abroad

An interpretive framework for further analysis

Conceptualizing the reception of things American

Americanization as U.S.-style corporate globalization.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 225-239) and index.

ISBN:

078642785X

OCLC:

70660145

Publisher Number:

9780786427857