The Gift: Seeing Ourselves As Others See Us -- How Others View America

Item sets: The Sphex Club Papers; Jones Memorial Library Manuscripts Collection

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Identifier: JML.MS1133-0409
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Title: The Gift: Seeing Ourselves As Others See Us -- How Others View America
Description: Text of a lecture delivered to the Sphex Club in Lynchburg. This academic paper by David T. Petty, Jr. delves into the complexities of how the world views America, emphasizing the paradox of global admiration and resentment towards U.S. culture and policies. Petty leverages a plethora of international perspectives, showcasing the dichotomy between the global embrace of American pop culture and the simultaneous disdain for American geopolitical actions. The paper intricately explores the multifaceted nature of international opinions on America, rooted in historical contexts and contemporary global events, particularly the aftermath of the September 11 attacks, highlighting a unified American identity against terrorism. This exploration is not only academically rich but also timely, reflecting on the evolving global landscape and America's place within it.
Date: 15 November 2001
Creator: Petty, David T. Jr.
topic: SPHEX Club - lectures; Petty, David T. Jr.; United States of America -- global perception
Location: Lynchburg, Va.
Digital Format: pdf
Language: English
Publisher: George M. Jones Library Association
Repository: George M. Jones Library Association
Rights: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/; George M. Jones Library Association
Rights Holder: Petty, David T. Jr.; George M. Jones Library Association