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Debating American exceptionalism : empire and democracy in the wake of the Spanish-American War

Title
Debating American exceptionalism : empire and democracy in the wake of the Spanish-American War / Fabian Hilfrich.
Author
Hilfrich, Fabian.
Publication
New York, NY : Palgrave Macmillan, 2012, ©2012.

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Description
xii, 279 pages : illustrations; 23 cm
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"--
Subject
  • Spanish-American War, 1898 > Influence
  • Exceptionalism > United States > History
  • National characteristics, American > History
  • Imperialism > Social aspects > History. > United States
  • Democracy > United States > History
  • Political culture > United States > History
  • United States > Foreign relations > 1897-1901
  • United States > Foreign relations > Philosophy
  • United States > Territorial expansion
  • United States > Race relations > Political aspects > History
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references and index.
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.
Call Number
ICI 12-6156
ISBN
  • 9780230392892 (hardback : alk. paper)
  • 023039289X (hardback : alk. paper)
LCCN
2011050318
OCLC
768167271
Author
Hilfrich, Fabian.
Title
Debating American exceptionalism : empire and democracy in the wake of the Spanish-American War / Fabian Hilfrich.
Imprint
New York, NY : Palgrave Macmillan, 2012, ©2012.
Edition
First edition.
Type of Content
text
Type of Medium
unmediated
Type of Carrier
volume
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Research Call Number
ICI 12-6156
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