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1 online resource (xi, 377 pages) : illustrations |
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Introduction: The myth of America -- Birth of a nation -- The white man's continent -- Reunite and conquer -- Imperial crises -- Choosing war -- Wars good and cold -- Militarization and countersubversion -- Neocolonial nightmares -- Patriotic revival -- September 11 and the global crusade -- Conclusion: Toward a new hegemony |
| Summary |
"In this reconceptualization of the history of U.S. foreign policy, Walter L. Hixson contends that a mythical national identity, which includes the notion of American moral superiority and the duty to protect all of humanity, has had remarkable continuity through the centuries, repeatedly propelling America into war against an endless series of external enemies. As this myth has supported violence, violence in turn has supported the myth." "The Myth of American Diplomacy shows the deep connections between American foreign policy and the domestic culture from which it springs. Hixson examines the discourses within America that have continuously inspired what he calls our "pathologically violent foreign policy," and he suggests some ways to redirect foreign policy toward a more just and peaceful world."--Jacket |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 341-368) and index |
| Notes |
Master and use copy. Digital master created according to Benchmark for Faithful Digital Reproductions of Monographs and Serials, Version 1. Digital Library Federation, December 2002. http://purl.oclc.org/DLF/benchrepro0212 MiAaHDL |
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In English |
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Nationalism -- United States -- History
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National characteristics, American.
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Militarism -- United States -- History
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HISTORY -- United States -- General.
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Diplomatic relations
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Diplomatic relations -- Historiography
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Diplomatic relations -- Philosophy
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Militarism
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Military policy
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National characteristics, American
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Nationalism
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Außenpolitik
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Diplomatie
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Militarismus
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Nationalcharakter
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Nationalismus
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Buitenlandse politiek.
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Nationale identiteit.
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Mythevorming.
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| SUBJECT |
United States -- Foreign relations.
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85140058
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United States -- Foreign relations -- Historiography.
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85140107
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United States -- Foreign relations -- Philosophy.
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh88003959
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United States -- Military policy.
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85140379
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United States
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USA
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Verenigde Staten.
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| Genre/Form |
History
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| LC no. |
2007031173 |
| ISBN |
9780300150131 |
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030015013X |
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0300151314 |
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9780300151312 |
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