nationalism

Presents a collection of essays espousing opposing viewpoints on issues and controversies involving nativism, nationalism, and patriotism. Discusses their definitions, differences, and role in a liberal democracy. Includes a list of organizations to contact for additional information.

"A leading conservative thinker argues that a world of sovereign nations is the only option for those who care about personal and collective freedom"--OCLC.

The author traces the history of the phrases "American dream" and "America first" and what each represents in American history.

This deep-diving volume considers how nationalism began as a way to unite countries and traces the ideology's evolution through to what it represents today.

"Six myths lie at the heart of the American experience. Taken as aspirational, four of those myths remind us of our noblest ideals, challenging us to realize our nation's promise while galvanizing the sense of hope and unity we need to reach our goals. Misused, these myths allow for illusions of innocence that fly in the face of white supremacy, the primal American myth that stands at the heart of all the others"--Publisher.

Examines the careers of both Joe Louis and Max Schmeling, their historic matches in 1936 and 1938 in the midst of Nazism, and the cultural and social divisions the two men came to represent.

Argues that radical Christian nationalism is a well-funded, organized, political movement that wants power and to control government and society, thereby threatening American institutions and democracy. Examines leading religious personalities, think tanks, advocacy groups, and organizations that the author deems antidemocratic, and discusses how they control the White House, state capitols, schools, courts, and hospitals.

Examines the issue of national identity from a variety of international perspectives.

"Since the rise of globalism in the post-Cold War era, neoliberalism and free trade have generally characterized politics in democratic nations. However, in recent years, nationalism has been on the rise in countries around the world, including the United States. Events like the Brexit referendum and the 2016 US presidential election have brought the related issues of nationalism, nativism, and patriotism to the forefront, but much confusion exists when discussing these concepts. The viewpoints presented in this volume clarify the distinctions and interconnections between these concepts while presenting a variety of viewpoints on their role in domestic and global politics"--.