America's second civil war : dispatches from the political center / Stanley A. Renshon.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Pt. I. Foundations and Framework. 1. America Redefined?: Political Leadership and America's Second Civil War -- Pt. 2. American National Identity. 2. What is American Identity? 3. Why Not a Transnational American National Identity? -- Pt. 3. Immigration and the American National Community. 4. Dual Citizenship in America: An Issue of Vast Proportions and Broad Significance. 5. Do Multiple National Loyalties Equal Conflicted National Loyalties? -- Pt. 4. American Politics and Political Leadership. 6. Character Issues in the 2000 Presidential Campaign. 7. Assessing Judgment and Leadership in the 2000 Presidential Campaign - An Introduction. 8. Is George W. Bush Smart enough to Be a Good President? 9. Is Al Gore Too Smart to Have Good Judgment? 10. Senator John McCain for President in 2004: Why Not -- Pt. 5. Political Leadership and the Dilemmas of Diversity. 11. The Psychology of Courage and the Politics of Truth: Governing a Divided Society.

12. The Politics of Avoidance: President Clinton's Initiative on Race -- Pt. 6. Presidential Leadership in the New Millennium. 13. George W. Bush's Mandate: Governing on the Razor's Edge. 14. Governing a Divided America in the Aftermath of September 11: Heroic versus Reflective Leadership.

"America's Second Civil War examines issues likely to be at the forefront of American politics, culture, and social debate in the new millennium. Intelligently written and intended for a wide audience, it will be of interest to political scientists and students of American politics as well as the general public."--BOOK JACKET.