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Debating American exceptionalism : empire and democracy in the wake of the Spanish-American War / Fabian Hilfrich.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Hilfrich, Fabian.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Race relations.
- History.
- Imperialism--Social aspects.
- Imperialism.
- Exceptionalism.
- United States--Foreign relations--1897-1901.
- United States.
- International relations.
- United States--Foreign relations--Philosophy.
- Philosophy.
- Spanish-American War, 1898--Influence.
- Spanish-American War, 1898.
- United States--Territorial expansion.
- Territorial expansion.
- Exceptionalism--United States--History.
- National characteristics, American--History.
- National characteristics, American.
- Imperialism--Social aspects--United States--History.
- Democracy--United States--History.
- Democracy.
- United States--Race relations--Political aspects--History.
- Political culture--United States--History.
- Political culture.
- Physical Description:
- xii, 279 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
- Edition:
- First edition.
- Place of Publication:
- New York, NY : Palgrave Macmillan, 2012.
- Summary:
- "This in-depth analysis of the American imperialism debate after the Spanish-American War of 1898 elucidates how Americans understood their international role and national identity during a crucial period of their foreign relations. Transcending the immediate historical context, this book also explores why such debates remain similar and why they end up affirming a belief in American exceptionalism. Obituaries for the idea have frequently been written in response to controversial foreign policies, but exceptionalism remains vibrant and at the heart of the arguments of those who support and those who oppose these policies - whether in the Philippines, Vietnam, or Iraq"-- Provided by publisher.
- Contents:
- Democracy and Freedom Abroad
- Democracy and Exclusion : The Issue of Race
- Roads to Utopia : Exceptionalism, Mission, and Principles
- Democracy at Home : Democratic Sanction for Foreign Policy
- What is America?
- Doomsday Scenarios
- The Right to Dissent and the Meaning of Patriotism.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- ISBN:
- 9780230392892
- 023039289X
- OCLC:
- 768167271
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