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The Political Consequences of Anti-Americanism

The Political Consequences of Anti-Americanism

Malbasic, Ivona
Higgott, Richard

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Series: Routledge Studies in Globalisation

Gifts & Stationery GeneralInternational RelationsSocial Movements

ISBN10: 0415746701
ISBN13: 9780415746700
Publisher: Routledge
Published: Nov 11 2013
Pages: 254
Weight: 0.88
Height: 0.70 Width: 6.10 Depth: 9.10
Language: English

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:

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