Paradox of Citizenship in American Politics

Foreword Preface Introduction Chapter 1 American Identity: Ideals vs. Illusion The Rhetoric: The Greek, the Roman, and the British Heritage The Reality: Rewriting History, Changing Marketplace The Paradox: Self-identity of the American "People" Chapter 2 Nation-building: Nation-States vs. Empire The Rhetoric: Manifest Destiny The Reality: Territory Minus the People The Paradox: Impossible Republic, Elusive Empire Chapter 3 World Relations: Hegemony vs. Globalization The Rhetoric: American Exceptionalism The Reality: The American Century The Paradox: The Cosmopolitan vs. the Patriot Chapter 4 Immigration: Becoming "Us" versus Remaining "Them" The Rhetoric: Rules of Inclusion and Exclusion The Reality: The Rites of Passage The Paradox: Immigration as a Political Tool Chapter 5 State Power: Technology vs. Technology The Rhetoric: Transparency and Accountability of Government The Reality: Expansion of State Power The Paradox: Public Engagement, Segregation, and Loss of Civil Liberties Conclusion

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