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This chapter begins with a summary of this book’s theory building agenda and generalizability. Next, I summarize and elaborate upon my findings in order to build theory. In particular, I address my first research question by building upon theories of individual-level processes of legitimation. I then mobilize my findings to respond to my second research question by expanding upon theories of legitimacy and legitimate American political and economic discourses. I conclude by discussing the implications of my findings for future research.

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