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As others see us, the causes and consequences of foreign perceptions of America, Stephen Brooks

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 161-165) and index

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As others see us

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Stephen Brooks

"As Others See Us investigates the causes and consequences of the world's perceptions of America. It proceeds from the premise that the images, ideas, and information that foreign populations have of the United States and Americans come from a number of sources, most of which are mediated. Some of these sources are America, Hollywood especially. Others are located outside the country, in the media, educational, religious, and political systems through which foreign populations learn about America. Any attempt to understand the "what" and "why" of foreign perceptions of America needs to look closely at these external determinants of how the image and interpretation of the United States is constructed in different societies."--Jacket

the causes and consequences of foreign perceptions of America

The three "Is" of cognitive isolationism -- The American dream machine -- Mass and elite perceptions of America -- A values gap? -- Elite perceptions of America -- What drives anti-Americanism? -- Why the world's perceptions matter