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Why America matters : the case for a new exceptionalism / Michael Wilkerson.

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"Who are we? Where are we going? And why are we so divided? Why America matters addresses these questions and argues that the place Americans call home is worth fighting for. The widely held belief of past generations -- that America is special, with an extraordinary role to play in the world -- remains true, but has been undermined by external adversaries, internal contradictions, and weakness of vision. Why America matters reveals how the nation faces four crises: extraordinary circumstances, confused identity, corrupt institutions, and inept policy engagement. The idea of America is under attack, yet many of our wounds are self-inflicted. Powerful forces within our country -- hostile to the ideals of America -- seem to be winning. These agents seek to rewrite America's history, undermine its institutions, and silence those who don't agree. All the while, America's foreign adversaries prey on our divisions and weaknesses"--Back cover.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781637587836
  • ISBN: 163758783X
  • Physical Description: xviii, 406 pages ; 23 cm
  • Publisher: New York : Post Hill Press, [2022]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 385-405).
Formatted Contents Note:
Part one: America in crisis. Stuck in a metaphor ; Amidst four crises -- Part two: The evolution of an idea. Understanding American exceptionalism ; American exceptionalism The ideological attack -- Part three: The challenges of the new millennium. The millennial turning ; The progressive hijacking -- Part four: The way forward. Why America still matters ; A new American exceptionalism ; International relations -- Conclusion.
Subject: Exceptionalism > United States > 21st century.
United States > Politics and government > 21st century.
United States > Foreign relations > 21st century.
United States > Economic conditions > 21st century.
United States > Civilization > 21st century.
National characteristics, American.
Exceptionnalisme > États-Unis > 21e siècle.
États-Unis > Politique et gouvernement > 21e siècle.
États-Unis > Relations extérieures > 21e siècle.
États-Unis > Conditions économiques > 21e siècle.
États-Unis > Civilisation > 21e siècle.
Civilization
Diplomatic relations
Economic history
Exceptionalism
National characteristics, American
Politics and government
United States

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