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The Idea That Is America

Keeping Faith With Our Values in a Dangerous World
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The Idea That Is America by Anne-Marie Slaughter explores the core principles underpinning American identity, such as liberty, democracy, equality, justice, tolerance, humility, and faith. The book examines these values historically and critically, assessing their role in shaping the nation and its foreign policy. While reflecting on current challenges, Slaughter advocates for a reinvigoration of these ideals to guide future decision-making and governance.
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You might enjoy this book if you are interested in exploring America's foundational ideals and how they shape its foreign policy. Anne-Marie Slaughter offers a compelling analysis of core American values such as liberty, democracy, and equality, presenting a thought-provoking perspective on their influence in a global context. This read is ideal for those who care about the intersection of national identity and international affairs.

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The Idea That Is America

A leading voice in global affairs calls us back to America's founding principles--and shows how they can guide us forward into the twenty-first century

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What values does America truly stand for? In The Idea That Is America, a preeminent foreign policy scholar elegantly reminds us of the essential principles on which our nation was established: liberty, democracy, equality, tolerance, faith, justice, and humility.

Our ongoing struggle to live up to America's great promise matters not only to us, but also to the billions of people everywhere who look to the United States to lead, protect, and inspire the world.

In The Idea That Is America, Anne-Marie Slaughter shows us the way forward.

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Anne-Marie Slaughter is praised for her deep engagement and passionate perspective on global affairs, offering strategic insights that resonate with foreign policy leaders. Her ability to balance the understanding of international issues with effective use of power and institution-building is highlighted. Her role in explaining America’s position in the world is valued for combining academic discipline with political acumen.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780465078097

Publisher: Basic Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 May 2008

Country: United States

Imprint: Basic Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 203.0mm

Height: 127.0mm

Weight: 278g

Pages: 272

About the Author

Anne-Marie Slaughter is the Dean of the Woodrow Wilson School at Princeton and Bert G. Kerstetter Professor of Politics and International Affairs. Former President of the American Society of International Law, she is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and serves on the board of the Council on Foreign Relations. She is the recipient of the 2007 Thomas Jefferson Award for excellence in the field of law. Dean Slaughter lives in Princeton, New Jersey.

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