"Smith superbly illuminates the distinctiveness of the American idea of patriotism and reminds us of how important patriotism is, and how essential to making America better."--Leslie Lenkowsky, Wall Street Journal "Like you perhaps, I still regard myself as an extremely patriotic person. Which is why I so admired . Reclaiming Patriotism in an Age of Extremes . It explained my emotion to me, as it might yours to you."--David Brooks, New York Times "Smith has drawn intelligent distinctions . [His] book will help prevent patriotism from fading to something only dimly remembered." --George Will, Washington Post "In a cultural moment marked by divisions surrounding issues of race, class, sexuality, gender identity, religion, economic disparities, and a host of other challenges, Smith's book is deeply necessary.

A needed light while we walk together on a dark path." --John D. Wilsey, Christianity Today "A penetrating examination of the meaning of patriotism. A well-argued call for civic renewal."-- Kirkus Reviews "It could not be a more timely or necessary work."--Gabriel Schoenfeld, American Purpose "In a cultural moment marked by divisions surrounding issues of race, class, sexuality, gender identity, religion, economic disparities, and a host of other challenges, Smith's book is deeply necessary. A needed light while we walk together on a dark path." --John D.

Wilsey, Christianity Today "Smith makes a convincing case for patriotism's morality."--Johann N. Neem, Los Angeles Review of Books "Steven B. Smith brings a wonderful blend of learning and lucidity to the most important question of the day: What does it mean to be American? At a time when Trumpian conservatives have revived the ethno-nationalism that runs like a dark stain throughout our history, and when many progressives regard the nation's founding principles as little more than hypocrisies, Smith's appeal to a patriotism of liberalism is as refreshing as it is vital."--Robert Kagan, author of The Jungle Grows Back: America and Our Imperiled World "In contrast to those who see only a choice between xenophobic nationalism or radical anti-Americanism, Steven B. Smith shows how American patriotism can be a partnership in pursuit of a more perfect union. A valuable book that blends cosmopolitan learning with a deep understanding of what is best in America."--Rogers Smith, author of That Is Not Who We Are! Populism and Peoplehood "Steven Smith decouples patriotism from nationalism and reclaims a viable conception of patriotism from its critics on the left and right.

Reclaiming Patriotism in an Age of Extremes is a clearly written, historically informed, and utterly necessary book for our troubled times."--William A. Galston, The Brookings Institution "It's a brave man who takes on the vital and necessary task of defining and defending patriotism from the left. Professor Steven Smith rises to the challenge, making a nuanced but forceful case in concise and compelling prose."--Anne-Marie Slaughter, author of Chessboard and the Web: Strategies of Connection in a Networked World.