News stories remind us almost daily that anti-American opinion
is rampant in every corner of the globe. Journalists, scholars, and
politicians alike reinforce the perception that anti-Americanism is
an entrenched sentiment in many foreign countries. Political
scientist Giacomo Chiozza challenges this conventional wisdom,
arguing that foreign public opinion about the U.S. is much more
diverse and nuanced than is generally believed.
Chiozza examines the character, source, and persistence of
foreign attitudes toward the United States. His findings are based
on worldwide public opinion databases that surveyed anti-American
sentiment in Islamic countries, Europe, Latin America, Africa, and
East Asia. Data compiled from responses in a wide range of
categories--including politics, wealth, science and technology,
popular culture, and education--indicate that anti-American
sentiments vary widely across these geographic regions.
Through careful analyses, Chiozza shows how foreign publics
balance the political, social, and cultural dimensions of the U.S.
in their own perceptions of the country. He finds that popular
anti-Americanism is mostly benign and shallow; deep-seated
ideological opposition to the U.S. is usually held among a minority
of groups. More often, Chiozza explains, foreigners have
conflicting attitudes toward the U.S. He finds that while
anti-Americanism certainly exists, the United States is equally
praised as a symbol of democracy and freedom, its ideals of
liberty, equality, and opportunity applauded.
Chiozza clearly demonstrates that what is reported as undisputed
fact--that various groups abhor American values--is in reality a
complex story.
General
Imprint: |
Johns Hopkins University Press
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
October 2009 |
First published: |
August 2009 |
Authors: |
Giacomo Chiozza
(Assistant Professor)
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Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 16mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
Pages: |
256 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-8018-9208-0 |
Categories: |
Books >
Social sciences >
Sociology, social studies >
Social issues >
General
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LSN: |
0-8018-9208-2 |
Barcode: |
9780801892080 |
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