American narcissism : the myth of national superiority / Wilber W. Caldwell.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Caldwell, Wilber W.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

National characteristics, American.

Nationalism--United States.

Nationalism.

Narcissism--Political aspects--United States.

Narcissism.

Political culture--United States.

Political culture.

Imperialism.

Manifest Destiny.

United States--Territorial expansion.

United States.

United States--Foreign relations.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (193 p.)

Place of Publication:

New York : Algora Pub., c2006.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Nationalism is not unique to America: it was invented with the birth of modern nations. But nationalism is unique in America. Americans conceive themselves and their nation to be incontrovertibly superior to the other peoples and nations of the earth. When does national pride cross the invisible boundary that separates benign patriotism and malignant nationalism?. Historically, American notions of superiority spring from myths of the unique regenerative power of the new land; from visions of chosen-ness, mission and high destiny; from the indelible legends of frontier self-sufficiency; from th

Contents:

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.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 167-175) and index.

ISBN:

9786611398101

1-281-39810-1

0-87586-469-4

OCLC:

476115294