America Embattled: 9/11, Anti-Americanism and the Global Order - Softcover

Crockatt, Richard

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0415283426 ISBN 13: 9780415283427

Publisher: Routledge, 2002

Synopsis

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'.

About this title

About the Author:

Richard Crockatt has taught American Studies at the University of East Anglia for the past 25 years. He has also taught at San Francisco State University, University of Missouri and Dickinson College. He is the author of Fifty Years War (1994).

Review:

"America Embattled is a thoughtful and highly readable treatment of the key issues raised by the September 11 terrorist attacks. It is sure to find a useful place in discussions of this topics in the classroom and beyond.."
-Benjamin O. Fordham, University at Albany, SUNY

About this edition

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0415283426
• ISBN 13: 9780415283427
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 224