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The liberty of strangers

by Desmond S. King · 2005

Cover of The liberty of strangers

Spanning the 20th century and encompassing immigration policies the nationalistic fallout from both World Wars, the civil rights movement, and nation-building efforts in the postcolonial era 'The Liberty of Strangers' advances a new interpretation of American nationalism and the future prospects for diverse democracies.

American National characteristicsAssimilation (Sociology)Emigration and immigrationEthnic relationsForeign relationsGroup identityImmigrantsMulticulturalismNational characteristics, AmericanNationalismPluralism (Social sciences)Cultural pluralism