Globalization and the American Century
Author | : Alfred E. Eckes |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 356 |
Release | : 2003-06-30 |
ISBN-10 | : 0521009065 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780521009065 |
Rating | : 4/5 (065 Downloads) |
Download or read book Globalization and the American Century written by Alfred E. Eckes and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2003-06-30 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 of global finance, raised questions about whether the era of American-led globalization was sustainable, or vulnerable to catastrophic collapse.