ISBN:
9780742565722
,
0742565726
Language:
English
Pages:
Online Ressource (1 volume)
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als Woehrle, Lynne M., 1965- Contesting patriotism
DDC:
303.660973
Keywords:
Peace movements United States
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Patriotism United States
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Political culture United States
;
United States
;
Patriotism
;
Political culture
;
Peace movements
;
Political culture
;
Peace movements
;
POLITICAL SCIENCE ; Peace
;
Patriotism
;
United States
;
Electronic books
;
Electronic books
Abstract:
During war, space for debate shrinks. Narrow ideas of patriotism and democracy marginalize and silence opposition to militarism abroad and repression at home. Although powerful, these ideas encounter widespread resistance. Analyzing the official statements of 15 organizations from 1990-2005, the authors show that the U.S. peace movement strongly contested taken-for-granted assumptions regarding nationalism, religion, security, and global justice. Contesting Patriotism engages cutting-edge theories in social movements research to understand the ways that activists promote peace through their
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index. - Print version record
