Based on author's thesis (doctoral)--Princeton University, 2000.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages [227]-236) and index.
Contents
Introduction -- Symbolic politics : theory and evidence -- Theories of American identity -- American identity in surveys -- Defining American national identity -- Discussing language policy -- Mixed messages : hybrids, taxes, and the case of bilingual education -- Conclusion -- -- Appendix A: exploratory factor analysis of American identity items (1996 GSS) -- Appendix B: question wording and coding for 1996 GSS data analyzed in chapter 4 -- Appendix C: focus group procedures -- Appendix D: questions guide for focus groups -- Appendix E: Coding ambivalent and opinionless policy-related thoughts.
