The World and the New Frontiers of the U.S.

Authors

  • Daniele Fiorentino

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.13135/1592-4467/8717

Keywords:

identity crisis, new frontiers, the United States

Abstract

This essay introduces the papers of the present monographic issue while dealing with the ongoing debate on the current role of the United States in the world. The author analyzes the scholarly discussion, complementing it with contributions from literature and the movies in order to give a general overview of the “identity crisis” afflicting the U.S. at the beginning of the twenty-first century. The generation of combatants in Korea and Vietnam, along with the young people now coming of age who did not live the Cold War experience and have childhood memories of 9/11, seem to be the best hope for the future of the country.

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Published

2011-09-01

Issue

Vol. 21 (2011): Joint Issue (vol. 21 and vol. 22) - The United States: A World Within, the World Without

Section

Special Section

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