American Exceptionalism in the Age of Obama

The election of President Obama in 2008 and the apparent decline of American power in the world has rekindled an old and important debate. Is the United States exceptional in its values and institutions, as well as in the role that it is destined to play in world affairs?

In this book, Stephen Brooks argues that American exceptionalism has been and continues to be real. In making this argument he focuses on five aspects of American politics and society that are most crucial to an understanding of American exceptionalism today. They include the appropriate relationship between the state and citizens, religion, socio-economic mobility, America's role in the world, and ideas about the Constitution.

List of contents

1. Bush, Obama and the Reemergence of an Old Question 2. State and Society in America 3. Religion and American Society 4. America’s Role in the World 5. Constitutional Exceptionalism 6. The American Dream 7. Still Exceptional, But Does It Matter?

About the author

Stephen Brooks teaches at the University of Michigan and is Professor at the University of Windsor. He teaches in the areas of Canadian politics and public administration, and American politics. His research interests include the political influence of intellectuals, political thought in Canada and the United States, federalism, and public policy.

Product details

• Authors: Stephen Brooks, Stephen (University of Windsor Brooks
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 14.02.2014
• EAN: 9781138015760
• ISBN: 978-1-138-01576-0
• No. of pages: 170
• Series: Routledge Research in American Politics and Governance
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education