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Su, Anna, 1980-

Exporting freedom : religious liberty and American power / Anna Su. - 286 pages ; 25 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 239-270) and index.

Introduction -- White man's burden -- Removing the fertile sources of war -- A God-fearing democracy -- Spiritual disarmament -- Cold war, hot rights -- Age of exceptionalism -- Conclusion.

Religious freedom is recognized as a basic human right, guaranteed by nearly all national constitutions. Anna Su charts the rise of religious freedom as an ideal firmly enshrined in international law and shows how America's promotion of the cause of individuals worldwide to freely practice their faith advanced its ascent as a global power. -- From book jacket.

ISBN: 9780674286023 0674286022

LCCN: 2015003577

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Freedom of religion--History.--United States
Freedom of religion--History.
Religion and international relations--History.--United States
Diplomatic relations.
Freedom of religion.
Religion and international relations.
Religionsfreiheit
Außenpolitik

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
United States--Foreign relations.
United States.
USA

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
History.

LC Class. No.: KF4783 / .S8 2016

Dewey Class. No.: 323.44/20973