American narcissism [electronic resource] : the myth of national superiority / Wilber W. Caldwell.
Caldwell, Wilber W.
2006
E169.1 .C35 2006eb
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Title American narcissism [electronic resource] : the myth of national superiority / Wilber W. Caldwell.
Author Caldwell, Wilber W.
ISBN 9780875864679 (trade paper)
9780875864686 (hard cover)
9780875864693 (e-book)
Imprint New York : Algora Pub., c2006.
Language English
Description xi, 181 p.
Call Number E169.1 .C35 2006eb
Dewey Decimal Classification 305.800973
Bibliography, etc. Note Includes bibliographical references (p. 167-175) and index.
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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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