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OverviewThe Spanish-American War focused not only on foreign policy, but also on the nation's very essence and purpose. At the heart of this debate was a consensus on American nationalism. This book explains why the belief in exceptionalism still serves as the basis of American nationalism and foreign policy even in spite of more recent military failures. Full Product DetailsAuthor: F. HilfrichPublisher: Palgrave Macmillan Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan Dimensions: Width: 14.00cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 21.60cm Weight: 0.500kg ISBN: 9780230392892ISBN 10: 023039289 Pages: 279 Publication Date: 26 July 2012 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsDemocracy 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 PatriotismReviews"""This first-rate account focuses on the debate over the Philippines just after the Spanish-American War, examining the arguments, pro and con, concerning US imperialism. The book is particularly strong on matters of definition and organization. Highly recommended."" - CHOICE" This first-rate account focuses on the debate over the Philippines just after the Spanish-American War, examining the arguments, pro and con, concerning US imperialism. The book is particularly strong on matters of definition and organization. Highly recommended. - CHOICE Author InformationFabian Hilfrich is Lecturer for American History at the University of Edinburgh. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |