Globalization and the American Century |
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Author:
| Zeiler, Thomas W. Eckes, Alfred E. |
ISBN: | 978-0-521-00906-5 |
Publication Date: | Jun 2003 |
Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $38.99 |
Book Description:
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Revolutionary improvements in technology combined with the leadership elite's enthusiasm for de-regulation of markets and free trade to fuel American-style globalization. The nation rose to economic power after the Spanish-American War, and won both world wars and the Cold war, after which America's power and cultural influence soared as business and financial interests pursued the long-term quest for global markets. But, the tragic events of September 2001 and the growing volatility...
More DescriptionRevolutionary improvements in technology combined with the leadership elite's enthusiasm for de-regulation of markets and free trade to fuel American-style globalization. The nation rose to economic power after the Spanish-American War, and won both world wars and the Cold war, after which America's power and cultural influence soared as business and financial interests pursued the long-term quest for global markets. But, the tragic events of September 2001 and the growing volatility of global finance, raised questions about whether the era of American-led globalization was sustainable, or vulnerable to catastrophic collapse.