Conceived in liberty : the American worldview in theory and practice / John J.Tierney, Jr.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Tierney, John J. (John Joseph), 1940- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Liberty.

Liberty--Philosophy.

Exceptionalism--United States.

Exceptionalism.

United States.

National characteristics, American.

United States--Civilization.

Civilization.

United States--History.

History.

United States--Politics and government.

Politics and government.

Genre:

History.

Physical Description:

xxxv, 317 pages ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

New Brunswick, New Jersey : Transaction Publishers, [2016]

Summary:

Conceived in Liberty is a cultural, sociological and geopolitical review of the uniquely American notion that the country and its people are "exceptional." While all nations have their own patriotic commitments, no other people have outwardly declared their power as vigorously as have Americans, especially since World War II. John J. Tierney, Jr. advances the idea that liberty is the dominant source of the power of the American worldview and all other elements of this society-equality, patience, charity, justice, etc.-are derived from liberty. He argues that this worldview comes from this one source and is responsible for the many movements that may engage the public's interest, such as women's rights, civil rights, and voting rights. Such movements are all positive, but they could not exist in a society devoid of liberty. Conceived in Liberty also traces other main components of the American worldview: geographic expanse, immigration, energy of the populace, diversity, public policies, and the elements that contribute to exceptionalism. Tierney is not blind to some of the deficiencies of the United States, but he posits that the liberty it manifests is truly the political globe's last, best hope for a democratic peace. Book jacket.

Contents:

1 The Setting: "Liberty Enlightening the World" 1

2 Roots: "Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness" 29

3 Expanse: "From Sea to Shining Sea" 67

4 Emergence: "The Empire of Liberty" 87

5 The American Century: "My Country, Right or Wrong" 105

6 Transformation: "An Iron Curtain has Descended Across the Continent" 127

7 Revolution: "Wars of National Liberation" 141

8 Homefront: "All Politics are Local" 167

9 Superpower: "The End of History" 195

10 New World Disorder: "It's the Economy, Stupid" 215

11 Transitions: "With Liberty and Justice for All" 233

12 World Orders: "Making the World Safe for Democracy" 251

13 Conclusions 271.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Format:

Online version: Tierney, John J. (John Joseph), 1940- author. Conceived in liberty

ISBN:

9781412863261

1412863260

OCLC:

932172035