American narcissism [electronic resource] : the myth of national superiority / Wilber W. Caldwell.
Publication details: New York : Algora Pub., c2006.Description: xi, 181 pSubject(s): Genre/Form: DDC classification:- 305.800973 22
- E169.1 .C35 2006eb
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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.
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