America's changing role in the world-system / edited by Terry Boswell and Albert Bergesen.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Boswell, Terry.

Bergesen, Albert.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Economic history--1945-.

Economic history.

Depressions.

International relations.

United States--Economic policy--1981-1993.

United States.

Economic policy.

United States--Foreign economic relations.

International economic relations.

Physical Description:

xi, 300 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm

Place of Publication:

New York : Praeger, 1987.

Summary:

Over the last two decades, America's position in the world has declined and the world economy has suffered an extended period of stagnation resulting in a severe sociopolitical crisis. This volume brings together thirteen experts in world-systems analysis to examine the long-term effects of this crisis in world order. Using historical and quantitative analysis, the contributors both theoretically and empirically discuss possible transformations of U.S. society and the world-system, focusing on North-South trade, East-West conflicts, and the relations of the United States with Europe, Japan, and Central America. The effects of this economic crisis on American social life are explored in depth, with emphasis on the organization of business firms, the status of women, and the state of American culture.

Notes:

Includes bibliographies and index.

ISBN:

0275924173

OCLC:

14359304