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The end of the American century / David S. Mason.

Van Pelt Library E169.12 .M372 2008
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Format:
Book
Author/Creator:
Mason, David S. (David Stewart), 1947-
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
International relations.
United States--Civilization--1945-.
United States.
Civilization.
United States--Foreign relations--2001-2009.
Imperialism.
International relations--21st century.
United States--Economic conditions--1945-.
Economic conditions.
Social change--United States.
Social change.
United States--Social conditions--1945-.
Social conditions.
Physical Description:
xv, 253 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Place of Publication:
Lanham : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, [2009]
Contents:
The beginning and end of the American century
Imperial overstretch and economic decline
The end of affluence and equality
Torn social fabric : inadequate health care, violent crime
The dimming of America : education, science, and fundamentalism
Ailing American democracy
Abandoning international order : unilateralism and international law
The last gasp of U.S. supremacy : the Iraq War and terrorism
The world sours on the United States
America's new rivals : Europe, China, and others
America and the world after the American century.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 227-239) and index.
ISBN:
9780742557017
0742557014
OCLC:
228631625

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