Violent America : the dynamics of identity politics in a multiracial society / Ariane Chebel d'Appollonia.
| Author/creator | Chebel d'Appollonia, Ariane author. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | Ithaca : Cornell University Press, 2023. |
| Copyright Date | ©2023 |
| Description | ix, 270 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Violence as a Pro-active Response to Adversity -- Violence as a Cause of Ethno-racial Identities -- From Past to Present Ethno-racial Identification Strategy -- The Dynamics of Contention -- Two Tales of One Nation -- From Identity Politics to Ethno-racial Identity Crisis -- Centrifugal Dynamics of Societal Fragmentation -- Is a Violent Society America's only Possible Future? -- Is Violent America Europe's Future? -- Conclusion: Lessons for the Future. |
| Abstract | "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. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Issued in other form | Online version: Chebel d'Appollonia, Ariane. Violent America. Ithaca : Cornell University Press, 2023 9781501767586 |
| LCCN | 2022017861 |
| ISBN | 9781501767555 hardcover |
| ISBN | 1501767550 hardcover |
| ISBN | 9781501767562 paperback |
| ISBN | 1501767569 paperback |
| ISBN | electronic book |
| ISBN | electronic publication |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | HN90 .V5 C483 2023 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |