The Political Consequences of Anti-Americanism EPUB

Edited by Richard (University of Warwick, UK) Higgott, Ivona Malbasic

Part of the Routledge Studies in Globalisation series

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Anti-Americanism as a concept is confused, often used in a contradictory fashion and invariably driven by emotion rather than intellect.

Nevertheless, it casts a long policy shadow with adverse consequences (both real and potential) for actors including those who may not support the concept.

This book puts anti-Americanism into a contemporary context and analyses some of its political consequences.

The argument of the book is that ideas matter: they shape actions and have policy consequences.

With the case of anti-Americanism, even superficial ideas can reflect deep seated emotions that might, at first sight, appear real.

These can range from the rhetorical flourish and smart comment occasioned by a presidential gaucherie through to a deep embedded, visceral hatred of all things American.

The contributors to this volume discern the difference between these two ends of the anti-American spectrum and assess the varying degree of â€˜political consequenceâ€™.

Divided into three parts, items addressed include:Networks, culture and foundations consisting of the role of influential foundations and think tanks in combating anti-Americanism, and the link between the political establishment in Washington D.C. and the popular culture industrySecurity and Anti-AmericanismRegional and country Studies, including Canada, Australia, East Asia, Latin America, Greece and France.

The Political Consequences of Anti-Americanism will be of interest to students and scholars of politics, international relations, security studies, American politics and American foreign policy.