The Many Faces of Patriotism

by Philip Abbott (Contribution by), Walter Berns (Contribution by), Rogers Brubaker (Contribution by), Sakhela Buhlungu (Contribution by), Ian De-Weese-Boyd (Contribution by)

Overview

The Many Faces of Patriotism debate the consequences of the 21st century's patriotic resurgence, examining it both in theoretical and comparative terms that draw on examples of patriotism from ancient Greece to post-apartheid South Africa.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780742550711
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	01/16/2007
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	200
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.44(d)

About the Author

Philip R. Abbott is Distinguished Graduate Professor of Political Science at Wayne State University. He has authored or edited several books, including Political Thought in America: Conversations and Debates, Third edition (2004); Strong Presidents: A Theory of Leadership (2003); and Exceptional America: Newness and National Identity (1999).

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Preface
Chapter 2 Memorial: Reflection on September 11
Chapter 3 Introduction: The Return of Patriotism
Part 4 I. Patriotism, Virtue, and Emotion
Chapter 5 1. Patriotism and Multiculturalism
Chapter 6 2. Compassion and Terror
Chapter 7 3. In the Name of Patriotism: Reflections on Patriotism and Nationalism
Chapter 8 4. "Flying the Flag of Rough Branch": Rethinking Post-September 11 Patriotism through the Writings of Wendell Berry
Part 9 II. Patriotism, Nation-Bulding, and War
Chapter 10 5. Reflections on White and Black Allegiances to South Africa: Race and Class and 'The Nation'
Chapter 11 6. Race, Nation, Democracy: Questioning Patriotism in the New South Africa
Chapter 12 7. Patriotism in Interesting Times
Chapter 13 8. Shifting Labor's Loyalties: Redefining Citizenship and Allegiance in the 1940s Left
Chapter 14 9. Patriotism and Dissent: The Vietnam Era