The Star and the Stripes: A History of the Foreign Policies of American Jews

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How do American Jews envision their role in the world Are they tribal--a people whose obligations extend solely to their own Or are they prophetic--a light unto nations, working to repair the world The Star and the Stripes is an original, provocative interpretation of the effects of these worldviews on the foreign policy beliefs of American Jews

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"[A]n important book that shows how American Jews struggle with and express their identities on a global scale."--Publishers Weekly "Compelling... An astute study that should provoke productive conversations."--Kirkus "[This book] usefully brings together important episodes in American Jewish history."--Jonathan Neumann, Standpoint "Distressing... [The Star and the Stripes] deserves attention because the issues it raises should not be ignored."--Libby K. White, Jewish Book Council "An astute study that should provoke productive conversations."--Stephen Darori, Israel Book Review "[The Star and Stripes] supplies much-needed coherence to the topic."--Choice "Barnett's useful, original book puts contemporary American Jewish attitudes toward foreign policy in historical context."--Walter Russell Mead, Foreign Affairs

Author Bio

Michael N. Barnett is the University Professor of International Affairs and Political Science at George Washington University. His many books include Empire of Humanity and Dialogues in Arab Politics.