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Americanism in the Twenty-First Century
Deborah J. Schildkraut
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Public Opinion in the Age of Immigration
出版Cambridge University Press, 2010-11-15
主題Political Science / American Government / GeneralPolitical Science / GeneralSocial Science / Sociology / General
ISBN113949211X9781139492119
URLhttp://books.google.com.hk/books?id=W0EeK4OB0WcC&hl=&source=gbs_api
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註釋This book explores public opinion about being and becoming American, and its implications for contemporary immigration debates. It focuses on the causes and consequences of two aspects of American identity: how people define being American and whether people think of themselves primarily as American rather than as members of a panethnic or national origin group. Importantly, the book evaluates the claim – made by scholars and pundits alike – that all Americans should prioritize their American identity instead of an ethnic or national origin identity. It finds that national identity within American democracy can be a blessing or a curse. It can enhance participation, trust, and obligation. But it can be a curse when perceptions of deviation lead to threat and resentment. It can also be a curse for minorities who are attached to their American identity but also perceive discrimination.