The Paradox of Citizenship in American Politics Ideals and Reality /

This book is an exploration of American citizenship, emphasizing the paradoxes that are contained, normalized, and strengthened by the gaps existing between proposed policies and real-life practices in multiple arenas of a citizen's life. The book considers the evolution of citizenship through...

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1. Verfasser: Momen, Mehnaaz (VerfasserIn)
Format: Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:Englisch
Veröffentlicht: Cham : Springer International Publishing, 2018.
Ausgabe:1st ed. 2018.
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ISBN:9783319615301
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Inhaltsangabe:
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. American Identity: Ideals vs. Illusion
  • 3. Nation-building: Nation-States vs. Empire
  • 4. World Relations: Hegemony vs. Globalization
  • 5. Immigration: Becoming "Us" versus Remaining "Them"
  • 6. State Power: Technology vs. Technology
  • 7. Conclusion.