The liberty of strangers
Subtitle: making the American nation
By: Desmond King.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2005
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 229
Subjects: Pluralism (Social sciences) -- United States; Multiculturalism -- United States; Nationalism -- United States; National characteristics, American; Group identity -- United States; Immigrants -- United States; Assimilation (Sociology); United States -- Ethnic relations; United States -- Emigration and immigration; United States -- Foreign relations -- 20th century
Description: Spanning the 20th century and encompassing immigration policies the nationalistic fallout from both World Wars, the civil rights movement, and nation-building efforts in the postcolonial era 'The Liberty of Strangers' advances a new interpretation of American nationalism and the future prospects for diverse democracies.