{"product_id":"9781612344737","title":"Obama's America: A Transformative Vision of Our National Identity","description":"Our national identity is defined by what it means to be an American and whom we includeùand whyùwhen we talk about ôthe American people.ö A countryAÆs national identity is fluid, and Ian Reifowitz argues that President Barack Obama, by emphasizing the ideals Americans hold dear, hopes to redefine ours in a fundamental way.  \u003cbr\u003eObamaAÆs conception of America focuses on two principles of national unity, according to Reifowitz. First, all Americans, regardless of their heritage and cultural traditions, should identify with America as their country, based on shared democratic values, a shared history, and a shared fate. Second, America should embrace all its citizens as active participants in one ôfamily.ö The author explores ObamaAÆs belief that strengthening our common bonds will encourage Americans to rectify the injustices and heal the racial divisions that still plague our country.  \u003cbr\u003eAmericans, Reifowitz argues, have the opportunity to demonstrate to the world that a society of many races and cultures can truly become one people. ObamaAÆs response to terrorism, violent fundamentalism, and other security issues centers on a powerful, inspiring, and truly inclusive American narrative. By bolstering AmericaAÆs identity as diverse yet unified, he aims to counter the anxieties and fears that radicalism stokes and to give proponents of religious and political freedom a model they can defend. The stakes couldnAÆt be any higher in determining AmericaAÆs future.","brand":"Potomac Books, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47130080936176,"sku":"9781612344737","price":17.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781612344737_p0.jpg?v=1763848450","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781612344737","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}