The Political Consequences of Anti-Americanism (eBook, ePUB)

Redaktion: Higgott, Richard; Malbasic, Ivona

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

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:Networks, culture and foundations consisting of the role of influential foundations and think tanks in combating anti-Americanism, and the link between the political establishment in Washington D.C. and the popular culture industrySecurity and Anti-AmericanismRegional and country Studies, including Canada, Australia, East Asia, Latin America, Greece and France. The Political Consequences of Anti-Americanism will be of interest to students and scholars of politics, international relations, security studies, American politics and American foreign policy.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis
• Seitenzahl: 256
• Erscheinungstermin: 31. Juli 2008
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781134041053
• Artikelnr.: 38255143

Autorenporträt

Richard Higgott is a Pro Vice-Chancellor and Professor of Politics and International Studies at the University of Warwick, United Kingdom. Ivona Malbaic manages the Open Society Fellowship Program at the Central European University (CEU), Hungary.

Inhaltsangabe

1. Introduction: The Theory and Practice of Anti
Americanism: A Brief Introduction Part 1: Networks, Culture and Foundations 2. Americanism and its Critics: From the Congress for Cultural Freedom to the Open Society Institute 3. Combating Anti
Americanism: American Foundations and Public Diplomacy 4. In the Line of Fire: US Think Tanks, the War on Terror and Anti
Americanism 5. Anti
Americanism and Popular Culture 6. Culture or Power Politics? Post
Cold War Anti
Americanism in Russia Part 2: Security and Anti
Americanism 7. Fear and Loathing in Brussels: The Political Consequences of European Anti
Americanism 8. Anti
Americanism and International Security: Indications in International Public Opinion Part 3: Regional and Country Studies 9. A Thermostatic Dynamic? Electoral Outcomes and Anti
Americanism in Canada 10. Allies but not Friends: Anti
Americanism in Australia 11. Anti
Americanism and Regionalism in East Asia 12. US
Latin American Trade Relations: Path to the Future or Dead End Street? 13. Anti
Americanism in Greece 14. Anti
Americanism in France