Who Counts as an American? The Boundaries of National Identity |
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| Author:
| Theiss-Morse, Elizabeth |
| ISBN: | 978-0-521-76013-3 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 2009 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $76.00 |
Book Description:
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Why is national identity such a potent force in people's lives? And is the force positive or negative? In this thoughtful and provocative book, Elizabeth Theiss-Morse develops a social theory of national identity and uses multiple methods to answer these important questions in the American context.
Why is national identity such a potent force in people's lives? And is the force positive or negative? In this thoughtful and provocative book, Elizabeth Theiss-Morse develops a social theory of national identity and uses multiple methods to answer these important questions in the American context.