The truth about patriotism /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Johnston, Steven
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Durham, N.C. : Duke University Press, 2007.
Subjects:	Patriotism > United States. United States > Politics and government.

Table of Contents:

Acknowledgments
Introduction: "Without external picturesqueness," or, why I am not a patriot
This patriotism which is not one
Iconic drama I: The mortal logic of enmity
Iconic drama II: the Socratic way of death
The American memorial/monument complex I: the architecture of democratic monuments
The American memorial/monument complex II: political not patriotic
Patriotism and death: wounded patriotic attachments
Bruce Springsteen and the tragedy of the American dream
Notes
Bibliography
Index.