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Author Caldwell, Wilber W.

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

Publication Info. New York : Algora Pub., [2006]
©2006

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Description 1 online resource (xi, 181 pages)
Physical Medium polychrome
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Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 167-175) and index.
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.
Local Note eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America
Subject National characteristics, American.
National characteristics, American.
Nationalism -- United States.
Nationalism.
United States.
Narcissism -- Political aspects -- United States.
Narcissism.
Political culture -- United States.
Political culture.
Imperialism.
Imperialism.
United States -- Territorial expansion.
Territorial expansion.
United States -- Foreign relations.
International relations.
Genre/Form Electronic books.
Other Form: Print version: Caldwell, Wilber W. American narcissism. New York : Algora Pub., ©2006 0875864678 9780875864679 (DLC) 2006022779 (OCoLC)70407781
ISBN 9780875864693 (electronic book)
0875864694 (electronic book)
9780875864679 (trade paper)
0875864678 (trade paper)
9780875864686 (hardcover)
0875864686 (hardcover)
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9781281398109