Bibliograph

Violent America, the dynamics of identity politics in a multiracial society, Ariane Chebel d'Appollonia

Type

Label

Violent America, the dynamics of identity politics in a multiracial society, Ariane Chebel d'Appollonia

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Violent America

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1303075540

Responsibility statement

Ariane Chebel d'Appollonia

Sub title

the dynamics of identity politics in a multiracial society

Summary

"This book analyzes how the use of violence has been and today remains an effective identity strategy by which all ethno-racial groups gain status-and thus acceptance into the American mainstream. It provides a comprehensive understanding of the complex relationship between multiethnic grievances and ethno-racial conflicts in America"-, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Introduction -- Part 1. Lessons from the Past. Violence as a Proactive Response to Adversity ; Violence as a Cause of Ethnoracial Identities ; From Past to Present Ethnoracial Identification Strategy ; The Dynamics of Contention -- Part 2. Current Trajectories of Violence in Post-Racial America. Two Tales of One Nation ; From Identity Politics to Ethnoracial Identity Crisis ; Centrifugal Dynamics of Societal Fragmentation -- Part 3. Current Lessons from America. Is a Violent Society America's only Possible Future? ; Is Violent America Europe's Future? -- Conclusion: Lessons for the Future

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