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Chapter 1: Introduction When the internet first emerged, it was acclaimed as a transformative technology poised to revolutionize the world. This optimistic perspective was accompanied by significant concerns, such as cyber harassment, online fraud, social isolation, and the spread of misinformation, all exacerbated by the anonymity afforded by the internet. Over the subsequent decades, the internet and its associated ecosystem not only surpassed public expectations in enhancing public services, personal entertainment, and political activities, but also unveiled a myriad of unforeseen challenges. The internet’s profound impact on society has been both revolutionary and multifaceted. Serving as a medium for democratizing…
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Introduction A general analysis of US nationalism from 1945 to 1947. Nationalism in the United States, particularly in the transformative years following World War II, presents a unique case in the study of nationalist movements. Tracing its academic roots back to pivotal events like the French Revolution and U.S. Independence (Roeder, 2007), nationalism has long offered a lens for historians and sociologists to dissect the motivations behind historical events. The 19th and 20th centuries saw a surge in such studies, propelled by the rise of democratic, industrialized nations and their accompanying nationalist movements. Despite extensive research on European and Asian…
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Introduction The study of neutrality has always been concentrated on the “important” forces in the world for very realistic reasons, such as their existence can affect other countries and regions, even alter the concepts of neutrality itself. As we turn our sights to modern history, America was definitely one important case for the study of neutrality. From the very beginning of American history, it has been covered itself with the protection of neutrality, such instinct towards neutrality even left mark in their very ideological foundation, such as the George Washington’s Farewell Address, specifically suggested US to avoid taking parts of…
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