The Political Consequences of Anti-Americanism Contributor(s): Higgott, Richard (Editor), Malbasic, Ivona (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0415746701 ISBN-13: 9780415746700 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $35.10 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 2013 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Non-classifiable - Political Science | Labor & Industrial Relations - Political Science | International Relations - Diplomacy |
Dewey: 327.730 |
Series: Routledge/Warwick Studies in Globalisation |
Physical Information: 0.7" H x 6.1" W x 9.1" (0.88 lbs) 254 pages |
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Publisher Description: Anti-Americanism as a concept is confused, often used in a contradictory fashion and invariably driven by emotion rather than intellect. Nevertheless, it casts a long policy shadow with adverse consequences (both real and potential) for actors including those who may not support the concept. This book puts anti-Americanism into a contemporary context and analyses some of its political consequences. The argument of the book is that ideas matter: they shape actions and have policy consequences. With the case of anti-Americanism, even superficial ideas can reflect deep seated emotions that might, at first sight, appear real. These can range from the rhetorical flourish and smart comment occasioned by a presidential gaucherie through to a deep embedded, visceral hatred of all things American. The contributors to this volume discern the difference between these two ends of the anti-American spectrum and assess the varying degree of 'political consequence'. Divided into three parts, items addressed include:
The Political Consequences of Anti-Americanism will be of interest to students and scholars of politics, international relations, security studies, American politics and American foreign policy. |