{"product_id":"anti-americanism-and-american-exceptionalism-prejudice-and-pride-about-the-usa","title":"Anti-Americanism and American Exceptionalism: Prejudice and Pride about the USA","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThis book argues against the tendency to see America as the worst or best nation and instead presents a case for seeing anti-Americanism as a counterproductive prejudice. It argues for a move away from stereotypes and caricatures towards more specific and profitable discussions about American actions and policies. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n                                                            \u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\n                              \u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 194 pages\u003cbr\u003e\n                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 25 June 2019\u003cbr\u003e\n                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Taylor \u0026amp; Francis Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\n                          \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book challenges the prevailing notion of viewing America as either the epitome of perfection or the epitome of evil, instead presenting a compelling argument for recognizing anti-Americanism as a harmful and counterproductive prejudice. While there are valid reasons to critique American policies, politics, and society, it is essential to distinguish between criticism and prejudice.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCharting the evolution and adaptation of this anti-American tradition, O'Connor emphasizes the importance of contextualizing it within the unique contours of the American experience and the far-reaching influence and power of the United States on a global scale. He advocates for a shift away from generalizations and caricatures towards more focused and fruitful discussions about American actions and policies.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy providing precise and insightful ways of understanding anti-Americanism and American exceptionalism, this volume serves as a valuable and engaging resource for scholars and students engaged in research on American politics, ideology, foreign policy, American culture, and international relations. It sheds light on the complex dynamics and nuances of these topics, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of the multifaceted nature of the American experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n                            \u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 342g\n                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 231 x 166 x 13 (mm)\n                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780415474290\n                            \n                          \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BrendonO'Connor","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44103851180282,"sku":"9780415474290","price":39.97,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/22995ea90b28e2d426cae032597eb598.jpg?v=1624669193","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/anti-americanism-and-american-exceptionalism-prejudice-and-pride-about-the-usa","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}