Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents v
3. Figure and Tables vii
4. Acknowledgments ix
5. CHAPTER ONE. Introduction 1
6. CHAPTER TWO. Symbolic Politics 21
7. CHAPTER THREE. Theories of American Identity 38
8. CHAPTER FOUR. American Identity in Surveys 67
9. CHAPTER FIVE. Defining American National Identity 86
10. CHAPTER SIX. Discussing Language Policy 127
11. CHAPTER SEVEN. Mixed Messages 162
12. CHAPTER EIGHT. Conclusion 193
13. Appendix A: Exploratory Factor Analysis of American Identity Items (1996 GSS) 207
14. Appendix B: Question Wording and Coding for 1996 GSS Data Analyzed in Chapter 4 209
15. Appendix C: Focus Group Procedures 213
16. Appendix D: Question Guide for Focus Groups 222
17. Appendix E: Coding Ambivalent and Opinionless Policy-related Thoughts 224
18. References 227
19. Index 237