1st Edition

The Political Consequences of Anti-Americanism

Edited By Richard Higgott, Ivona Malbasic Copyright 2008
254 Pages
by Routledge

256 Pages
by Routledge

256 Pages
by Routledge

Anti-Americanism as a concept is confused, often used in a contradictory fashion and invariably driven by emotion rather than intellect. Nevertheless, it casts a long policy shadow with adverse consequences (both real and potential) for actors including those who may not support the concept. This book puts anti-Americanism into a contemporary context and analyses some of its political... Read more

1. Introduction: The Theory and Practice of Anti-Americanism: A Brief Introduction  Part 1: Networks, Culture and Foundations  2. Americanism and its Critics: From the Congress for Cultural Freedom to the Open Society Institute  3. Combating Anti-Americanism: American Foundations and Public Diplomacy  4. In the Line of Fire: US Think Tanks, the War on Terror and Anti-Americanism  5. Anti-Americanism and Popular Culture  6. Culture or Power Politics? Post-Cold War Anti-Americanism in Russia  Part 2: Security and Anti-Americanism  7. Fear and Loathing in Brussels: The Political Consequences of European Anti-Americanism  8. Anti-Americanism and International Security: Indications in International Public Opinion  Part 3: Regional and Country Studies  9. A Thermostatic Dynamic? Electoral Outcomes and Anti-Americanism in Canada  10. Allies but not Friends: Anti-Americanism in Australia  11. Anti-Americanism and Regionalism in East Asia  12. US-Latin American Trade Relations: Path to the Future or Dead End Street?  13. Anti-Americanism in Greece  14. Anti-Americanism in France

Biography

Richard Higgott is a Pro Vice-Chancellor and Professor of Politics and International Studies at the University of Warwick, United Kingdom.

Ivona Malbašic manages the Open Society Fellowship Program at the Central European University (CEU), Hungary.