Globalization and the American Century |
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| Author:
| Zeiler, Thomas W.
Eckes, Alfred E. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-521-80409-7 |
| Publication Date: | Jun 2003 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $80.00 |
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.