The purpose of this book is to examine and analyze Americanization, De-Americanization, and racialized ethnic groups in America and consider the questions: who is an American? And what constitutes American identity and culture?

Autorentext
SHERROW O. PINDER is an Assistant Professor of Political Science and Multicultural and Gender Studies, California State University, Chico, USA.

Inhalt
Introduction: The Americanization and De-Americanization of Racialized Ethnic Groups Contextual Reflection and Historical Perspective An American Identity in Retrospect 'Whiteness' as the Definitive Conceptualization of an American Identity The Quandary of Multiculturalism in America Racialized Ethnic Groups as a Threat to America's National Identity Rethinking and Reframing Multiculturalism Conclusion