What it means to be an American ; (Record no. 49621)

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International Standard Book Number 818593813X
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Classification number 320.973 WAL
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Personal name Walzer, Michael
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Title What it means to be an American ;
Remainder of title essays on the American experience
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Place of publication, distribution, etc. New Delhi
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Name of publisher, distributor, etc. EWP
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Date of publication, distribution, etc. 1994
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Extent 124 p.
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Summary, etc. What does it mean to be an American? If we hyphenated Americans (Irish-Americans, Italian-Americans, African-Americans) are united by abstract ideals of citizenship and not by a common culture or heritage, then how does American society achieve cohesion?<br/><br/>At a time when divisiveness has become almost fashionable in American society, noted political scientist Michael Walzer offers a clear and pragmatic explanation of the politics of difference, shedding light on what is needed for us to coexist in a society as uniquely heterogeneous as that of the United States of America.<br/><br/>Five incisive essays explore and analyze the roles of civic virtue, pluralism, immigration and the politics of difference in shaping the American identity. Walzer provides a frame of reference to explore the abstract ideal of unity symbolized by the motto E pluribus unum (From many, one). He shows us how an understanding of the differences in heritage and culture can lead us to develop a form of coexistence that emphasizes the common interest while respecting difference. Walzer outlines a model for a stronger America rooted in political participation and public edu cation with immigration as a continuous source of national renewal. WHAT IT MEANS TO BE AN AMERICAN is a timely, forward-looking affirmation of the legacy of American pluralism.
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Topical term or geographic name entry element Pluralism (social sciences)-United States
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