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The Star and the Stripes: A History of the Foreign Policies of American Jews
Michael N. Barnett
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Hardback. Num Pages: 368 pages, 12 halftones. 2 line illus. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSR1; JPFR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
How do American Jews envision their role in the world? Are they tribal--a people whose obligations extend solely to their own? Or are they prophetic--a light unto nations, working to repair the world? The Star and the Stripes is an original, provocative interpretation of the effects of these worldviews on the foreign policy beliefs of American Jews since the nineteenth century. Michael Barnett argues that it all begins with the political identity of American Jews. As Jews, they are committed to their people's survival. As Americans, they identify with, and believe their survival depends on, the American principles of liberalism, ... Read more
How do American Jews envision their role in the world? Are they tribal--a people whose obligations extend solely to their own? Or are they prophetic--a light unto nations, working to repair the world? The Star and the Stripes is an original, provocative interpretation of the effects of these worldviews on the foreign policy beliefs of American Jews since the nineteenth century. Michael Barnett argues that it all begins with the political identity of American Jews. As Jews, they are committed to their people's survival. As Americans, they identify with, and believe their survival depends on, the American principles of liberalism, ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Weight
648 g
Number of Pages
368
Place of Publication
New Jersey, United States
ISBN
9780691165974
SKU
V9780691165974
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99-31
About Michael N. Barnett
Michael N. Barnett is the University Professor of International Affairs and Political Science at George Washington University. His many books include Empire of Humanity and Dialogues in Arab Politics.
Reviews for The Star and the Stripes: A History of the Foreign Policies of American Jews
[A]n important book that shows how American Jews struggle with and express their identities on a global scale.
Publishers Weekly Compelling... An astute study that should provoke productive conversations.
Kirkus [This book] usefully brings together important episodes in American Jewish history.
Jonathan Neumann, Standpoint Distressing... [The Star and the Stripes] deserves attention because the issues it raises ... Read more
Publishers Weekly Compelling... An astute study that should provoke productive conversations.
Kirkus [This book] usefully brings together important episodes in American Jewish history.
Jonathan Neumann, Standpoint Distressing... [The Star and the Stripes] deserves attention because the issues it raises ... Read more