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Condensed to bumper-sticker pith, "What It Means to Be an American" asks everyone to "Honk If You Hate Us-Against-Them Thinking". Offering a fine antidote to exclusionist tripe about 'Americanism,' Walzer grabs Pat Buchanan by the hyphens and doesn't let go.
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This book challenges simplistic ideas of Americanism and encourages a more inclusive understanding of what it means to be American. Walzer's sharp, concise style makes it a compelling read for anyone interested in social cohesion and national identity. If you're curious about how Americans can move beyond divisive rhetoric, this book offers insightful perspectives.
