Publication
Oct 2012
This commentary discusses the meaning and the political use of the term "American Exceptionalism". After analyzing the origins of the concept, the author argues that the term “exceptionalism” is more trouble than it’s worth and can probably even be dangerous. He asserts that it should be banished from the political debate.
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Author | Walter A McDougall |
Series | FPRI E-Notes |
Publisher | Foreign Policy Research Institute (FPRI) |
Copyright | © 2012 Foreign Policy Research Institute (FPRI) |