About the book
\"What does it mean today to be an 'American' when one does not represent or embody the norm of 'Americanness' because of one's race, ethnicity, culture of origin, religion, or some combination of these? What is the norm of 'Americanness' today, how has it changed, and how pluralistic is it in reality?\" — from the Introduction
In this volume philosophers and social theorists of color take up these questions, offering nuanced critiques of race and nationalism in the post-9/11 United States focused around the themes of freedom, unity, and homeland. In particular, the contributors examine how normative concepts of American identity and unity come to be defined and defended along increasingly racialized lines in the face of national trauma, and how nonnormative Americans experience the mistrust that their identities and backgrounds engender in this way. The volume takes an important step in recognizing and challenging the unreflective notions of nationalism that emerge in times of crisis.
Editions of Constructing the Nation
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781438428475
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781438428482
- PDF
- ISBN 9781438428550
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\"What does it mean today to be an 'American' when one does not represent or embody the norm of 'Americanness' because of one's race, ethnicity, culture of origin, religion, or some combination of these? What is the norm of 'Americanness' today, how has it changed, and how pluralistic is it in reality?\" — from the Introduction
In this volume philosophers and social theorists of color take up these questions, offering nuanced critiques of race and nationalism in the post-9/11 United States focused around the themes of freedom, unity, and homeland. In particular, the contributors examine how normative concepts of American identity and unity come to be defined and defended along increasingly racialized lines in the face of national trauma, and how nonnormative Americans experience the mistrust that their identities and backgrounds engender in this way. The volume takes an important step in recognizing and challenging the unreflective notions of nationalism that emerge in times of crisis.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Constructing the Nation about?
\"What does it mean today to be an 'American' when one does not represent or embody the norm of 'Americanness' because of one's race, ethnicity, culture of origin, religion, or some combination of these? What is the norm of 'Americanness' today, how has it changed, and how pluralistic is it in reality?\" — from the Introduction
In this volume philosophers and social theorists of color take up these questions, offering nuanced critiques of race and nationalism in the post-9/11 United States focused around the themes of freedom, unity, and homeland. In particular, the contributors examine how normative concepts of American identity and unity come to be defined and defended along increasingly racialized lines in the face of national trauma, and how nonnormative Americans experience the mistrust that their identities and backgrounds engender in this way. The volume takes an important step in recognizing and challenging the unreflective notions of nationalism that emerge in times of crisis.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Constructing the Nation?
Philosophy and Religion > Philosophy
Where can I read a sample of Constructing the Nation?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781438428475
How long is Constructing the Nation and how many pages does it have?
Constructing the Nation has 254 page(s)
Is Constructing the Nation part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series SUNY series, Philosophy and Race
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Constructing the Nation?
Linda Martín Alcoff, Mariana Ortega
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Constructing the Nation is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781438428475) and paperback(ISBN 9781438428482) and pdf(ISBN 9781438428550)
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