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American narcissism

by Caldwell, Wilber W.
Additional authors: ebrary, Inc.
Published by : Algora Pub., (New York :) Physical details: xi, 181 p.
Subject(s): National characteristics, American. | Nationalism -- United States. | Narcissism -- Political aspects -- United States. | Political culture -- United States. | Imperialism. | Manifest Destiny. | United States -- Territorial expansion. | United States -- Foreign relations. | Electronic books.
Year: 2006
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 167-175) and index.

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.

Electronic reproduction. Palo Alto, Calif. : ebrary, 2013. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ebrary affiliated libraries.

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