The Advancement of Liberty - How American Democratic Principles Transformed the Twentieth Century

Informationen zum Autor Matthew C. Price is Assistant Professor of Political Science at Texas A&M University-Kingsville. He is the author of Justice Between Generations: The Growing Power of the Elderly in America (Praeger, 1997). Klappentext This book is a counterpoint to the prevailing view that the United States is an imperialist nation that has violently pursued power in the world to advance its own narrow interests. The basic theme is that at the dawn of the 20th century, there were six democracies in the world, but by century's end, democracy was ascendant. This epic historical transformation has been thanks in great measure to the vision and sacrifices made by Americans. Matthew C. Price examines the great conflicts of the 20th century, showing how American democratic principles have utterly reshaped global values and politics. The defeat of fascism and imperialism in World War II led to the Marshall Plan, the single most influential rebuilding program in human history. The fostering of democracy in Japan, the establishment of the UN, and the fall of the Soviet Union reshaped the world in unforeseen ways. America has dedicated itself to democracy in the Middle East, to democratization in China, and to the larger quest for the spread of liberal democratic principles worldwide, even when the struggle is difficult, dangerous, and ongoing. Early in the century, Woodrow Wilson said that America should make the world safe for democracy. In taking up that challenge, the United States changed human history. Zusammenfassung This book is a counterpoint to the prevailing view that the United States is an imperialist nation that has violently pursued power in the world to advance its own narrow interests. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction 1. "We Seek No Indemnities for Ourselves" 2. Triumph over Fascism 3. A New and Changed World 4. Establishing a Community of Nations 5. Promoting Justice in the Middle East 6. Taming the Red Dragon 7. Crusade for Freedom 8. A World Safe for Democracy Notes Select Bibliography Index ...

Product details

• Authors: Matthew Price, Matthew C. Price, Price Matthew C.
• Publisher: Abc Clio Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.12.2007
• EAN: 9780313346187
• ISBN: 978-0-313-34618-7
• No. of pages: 339
• Dimensions: 165 mm x 235 mm x 32 mm
• Series: Praeger Security International; Praeger Security International
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; 20. Jahrhundert (1900 bis 1999 n. Chr.), Amerikanische Geschichte, Geschichte allgemein und Weltgeschichte, HISTORY / Americas (North, Central, South, West Indies), POLITICAL SCIENCE / Political Process / General, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Political Ideologies / Democracy, 20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000, 20th century, c 1900 to c 1999, Political structures: democracy, History of the Americas, Politics, Law, and Government: International Relations