Mason, David S. 1947-

The end of the American century / David S. Mason. - Lanham : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, c2009. - xv, 253 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

American Window.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 227-239) and index.

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.

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Imperialism.
International relations--21st century.
Social change--United States.


United States--Civilization--1945-
United States--Economic conditions--1945-
United States--Foreign relations--2001-
United States--Social conditions--1945-

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