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This chapter introduces the overarching research questions: What is the impact of patriotism on citizens in a democracy, and should patriotism be encouraged? The chapter provides an overview of the theoretical approach, previewing how patriotism can act as a motivating “contractual” force for collective action without producing blind obedience. It also summarizes the empirical methods—original surveys, experiments, and qualitative research—and outlines the main findings, setting the stage for the book’s central argument that patriotism generally enhances, rather than undermines, democratic citizenship.

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    2025年

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  • Sean Richey

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This chapter introduces the overarching research questions: What is the impact of patriotism on citizens in a democracy, and should patriotism be encouraged? The chapter provides an overview of the theoretical approach, previewing how patriotism can act as a motivating “contractual” force for collective action without producing blind obedience. It also summarizes the empirical methods—original surveys, experiments, and qualitative research—and outlines the main findings, setting the stage for the book’s central argument that patriotism generally enhances, rather than undermines, democratic citizenship.