Why America failed : the roots of imperial decline / Morris Berman

Author: Berman, Morris, 1944-
Published: Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons, Inc., [date of publication not identified][2012]
Copyright Date: ©2012
Physical Description: xviii, 238 pages ; 25 cm

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Contents

The pursuit of affluence -- The reign of Wall Street -- The illusion of progress -- The rebuke of history -- The future of the past.

Summary

Explores the historical development of American culture and how elements of what has made the United States a leading player in world affairs, including economic liberalism and free enterprise, have ultimately contributed to its decline.

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History

ISBN

9781118061817
1118061810
9781118087947 (ebk)
1118087941 (ebk)
9781118087954 (ebk)
111808795X (ebk)
9781118087961 (ebk)
1118087968 (ebk)

Note

"Published simultaneously in Canada"--Title page verso.

Bibliography Note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 190-228) and index.

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