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This America: The Case for the Nation
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A New York Times Book Review Editors Choice SelectionOne of President Bill Clintons Best Things Ive Read This YearFrom the acclaimed historian and New Yorker writer comes this urgent manifesto on the dilemma of nationalism and the erosion of liberalism in the twentyfirst century. At a time of much despair over the future of liberal democracy, Jill Lepore makes a stirring case for the nation in This America, a followup to her muchcelebrated history of the United States, These Truths.With dangerous forms of nationalism on the rise, Lepore, a Harvard historian and New Yorker staff writer, repudiates nationalism here by explaining its long historyand the history of the idea of the nation itselfwhile calling for a new Americanism: a generous patriotism that requires an honest reckoning with Americas past.Lepore begins her argument with a primer on the origins of nations, explaining how liberalism, the nationstate, and liberal nationalism, developed together. Illiberal nationalism, however, emerged in the United States after the Civil Warresulting in the failure of Reconstruction, the rise of Jim Crow, and the restriction of immigration. Much of American history, Lepore argues, has been a battle between these two forms of nationalism, liberal and illiberal, all the way down to the nations latest, bitter struggles over immigration.Defending liberalism, as This America demonstrates, requires making the case for the nation. But American historians largely abandoned that defense in the 1960s when they stopped writing national history. By the 1980s theyd stopped studying the nationstate altogether and embraced globalism instead. When serious historians abandon the study of the nation, Lepore tellingly writes, nationalism doesnt die. Instead, it eats liberalism. But liberalism is still in there, Lepore affirms, and This America is an attempt to pull it out. In a world made up of nations, there is no more powerful way to fight the forces of prejudice, intolerance, and injustice than by a dedication to equality, citizenship, and equal rights, as guaranteed by a nation of laws.A manifesto for a better nation, and a call for a new Americanism, This America reclaims the nations future by reclaiming its past.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'This America: The Case for the Nation'? A: The main theme of 'This America' is the exploration of nationalism and the erosion of liberalism in the twenty-first century, advocating for a 'new Americanism' that embraces generous patriotism and an honest reckoning with America's past.
- Q: Who is the author of 'This America'? A: The author of 'This America: The Case for the Nation' is Jill Lepore, an acclaimed historian and writer for The New Yorker.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'This America: The Case for the Nation' is available in a hardcover binding, ensuring durability and a quality reading experience.
- Q: How many pages are in 'This America'? A: 'This America: The Case for the Nation' contains 160 pages, making it a concise yet impactful read.
- Q: When was 'This America' published? A: 'This America: The Case for the Nation' was published on May 28, 2019.
- Q: Is 'This America' suitable for all readers? A: 'This America' is suitable for readers interested in history, politics, and the exploration of nationalism, though it may particularly resonate with those concerned about the future of liberal democracy.
- Q: What does Jill Lepore argue in this book? A: Jill Lepore argues for a defense of liberalism through a thoughtful examination of nationalism, asserting that understanding the nation is essential in combating prejudice and injustice.
- Q: Is there an edition of 'This America'? A: There is no specific edition noted for 'This America: The Case for the Nation', as it is presented in its original hardcover format.
- Q: What recognition has 'This America' received? A: 'This America' has been selected as a New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice and was highlighted by President Bill Clinton as one of his 'Best Things I’ve Read This Year'.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: 'This America: The Case for the Nation' falls under the category of Native American studies, addressing themes relevant to nationalism and American history.