, as well as a number of suggested readings for the interested reader.
Sargent's basic approach is quite effective, particularly since the ideological basis for much of the major political activity in the contemporary world stems from the tri part conflict between Democracy, Communism, and Nationalism. In fact, Sargent begins his material with a basic introduction to the beliefs and ideologies so apparent within societal argument. For instance,
As an example of ideology in current usage, let us take an oversimplified and extreme case that will illustrate both the nature of ideology and the process of change within an ideology. In the past, movies present viewers with a simple, clearly defined view of the clash of good and evil in the American West. The good guy and the bad guy were even identified by white clothes and a white horse for the hero and black clothes and a black horse for the villain. The good guys always won. All ideologies include definitions of who are the good guys
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