America embattled

By Richard Crockatt

Subjects: Foreign public opinion, POLITICAL SCIENCE, Mondialisation, Sociology, American National characteristics, Politics, Public opinion, September 11 terrorist attacks, 2001, Anti-Americanism, Antiaméricanisme, Islamic fundamentalism--political aspects, National characteristics, american, Influence, International Relations, September 11 Terrorist Attacks, 2001, War on Terrorism, 2001-, International, Government, Aspect politique, 327.73, Attentats du 11 septembre 2001, États-Unis, United states, foreign public opinion, September 11 terrorist attacks, 2001--influence, Intégrisme islamique, Globalization, Nonfiction, Islamic fundamentalism, Influence (Literary, artistic, etc.), War, E902 .c76 2003, National characteristics, American, Electronic books, September 11 terrorist attacks, 2001--causes, Guerre contre le terrorisme, 2001-2009, Diplomatic relations, Causes, Relations extérieures, Globalization--political aspects, Foreign relations, Political aspects, Anti-americanism, Political aspects of Islamic fundamentalism, War on terrorism, 2001-2009, Opinion publique étrangère, Political aspects of Globalization, War on Terrorism, 2001-2009, General

Description: What causes Anti- Americanism and where are its historical roots? What is the impact of 9/11 on America's sense of itself and its role in the world? Is America paradoxically a victim of its own political and economic power?This book seeks to understand the terrible attacks of September 11th within a broader historical, political and ideological context. Rather than drawing on simple 'clash of civilisation' oppositions, the author argues that it is important to have an awareness of the complex historical processes which influence:* America's sense of itself and its changing view of the world* How the world, especially the Muslim world, views America* The changing nature of international politics and the global system since the end of the cold war. Drawing on a wide range of contemporary and historical sources Richard Crockatt has written a balanced, subtle and highly readable book which provides genuine insight into American foreign policy, anti-Americanism and Islamic fundamentalism. It will be important reading for all those seeking to understand the background to the 'war on terror'.