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Author:

Weiner, Brian A., 1959-

Title:

Sins of the parents : the politics of national apologies in the United States / Brian A. Weiner.

Publisher:

Temple University Press,

Copyright Date:

2005

Description:

ix, 246 p. ; 22 cm.

Subject:

Civil rights--United States--History.
Reconciliation--Political aspects--United States.
Japanese Americans--Civil rights.
Oneida Indians--History.--History.
Apologizing.
Droits de l'homme--États-Unis--Histoire.
Réconciliation--Aspect politique--États-Unis.
Américains d'origine japonaise--Droits.
Oneida (Indiens)--Histoire.--Histoire.
Excuses (Regret)

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 225-237) and index.

Contents:

Introduction : past wrongs, present responsibilities? -- The promises of great nations : the Oneida Land Claims cases -- Explaining (away) the misdeeds of political ancestors : the Civil Liberties Act of 1988 -- The birth and death of political memories -- The political responsibilities of citizens -- The political promise and limitations of national apologies -- Conclusion : citizenship in the shadows of misdeeds.

Series:

Politics, history, and social change

ISBN:

9781592133185 (pbk. : alk. paper)
1592133185 (pbk. : alk. paper)
9781592133178 (alk. paper)
1592133177 (alk. paper)

LCCN:

2004062560

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

UQAX771 -- Des Moines Area Community College Library - Ankeny (Carroll)

CEAX572 -- Kirkwood Community College Library (Cedar Rapids)

PLAX964 -- Luther College - Preus Library (Decorah)

ULAX314 -- Loras College Library (Dubuque)

N5UX522 -- University of Iowa Law Library (Iowa City)

OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)

PWAX296 -- Southeastern Community College - West Burlington - Yohe Memorial Library (West Burlington)