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Understanding America: The Anatomy of an Exceptional Nation

by Peter H. Schuck, James Q. Wilson
RM55.47 MYR
Understanding America: The Anatomy of an Exceptional Nation
Understanding America: The Anatomy of an Exceptional Nation

Scholarly insights into America's core values and challenges.

If you're intrigued by the complex tapestry that is the United States, "Understanding America" offers a deep dive into the nation's fundamental ideals and trials. With contributions from leading scholars, this book is a thought-provoking exploration for anyone interested in the intricacies of American society and its unique position on the global stage.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Understanding America: The Anatomy of an Exceptional Nation

by Peter H. Schuck, James Q. Wilson
RM55.47 MYR
ISBN: 9781586485610
Authors: Peter H. Schuck, James Q. Wilson
Publisher: PublicAffairs
Date of Publication: 2008-04-08
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Politics, Sociology, History
Related Topics: American History, Social Issues, War, Sociology, Government, History, Theory, Politics, Social Justice
Goodreads rating: 3.55
(rated by 40 readers)

Description

What is America? Is it a hegemonic superpower, composed of ruthlessly selfish capitalists? Or is it a land of hope and glory, a shelter for the huddled masses, and a beacon of freedom and enlightenment? The definition of this complex nation has been debated substantially, yet all seem to agree on one thing: it is unique. The idea of an exceptional America can be traced all the way back to Alexis de Tocqueville's nineteenth-century observations of a newly formed democracy that seemed determined to distinguish itself from the rest. Little, it seems, has changed. Building on de Tocqueville's concept of American exceptionalism, this collection of essays, contributed by some of the nation's top scholars and thinkers, takes on the weighty task of sizing up America in a way its people and others can comprehend. Far more than simple history, they outline the current state of American institutions and policies—from the legal system to marriage to the military to the Drug War—and anticipate where these are headed in the future.
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Scholarly insights into America's core values and challenges.

If you're intrigued by the complex tapestry that is the United States, "Understanding America" offers a deep dive into the nation's fundamental ideals and trials. With contributions from leading scholars, this book is a thought-provoking exploration for anyone interested in the intricacies of American society and its unique position on the global stage.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.