ISBN:
0511269587
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0511268718
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0511270143
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6610750491
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9780511268717
,
9780511270147
,
9780511269585
,
9786610750498
Language:
English
Pages:
1 Online-Ressource (xxvii, 540 pages)
,
illustrations
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als Rosefielde, Steven Masters of illusion
DDC:
306.20973
Keywords:
USA
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Government information
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Political culture
;
National security
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SOCIAL SCIENCE ; Anthropology ; Cultural
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SOCIAL SCIENCE ; Popular Culture
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Government information
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National security
;
Political culture
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Politics and government
;
Innere Sicherheit
;
Politische Führung
;
Politische Kultur
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POLITICAL SCIENCE ; Public Policy ; Cultural Policy
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United States Politics and government
;
United States
;
Electronic books
Abstract:
Assesses the forces that will buffet the United States and the global order through 2050
Abstract:
A world wounded -- Long-term economic realism -- "Smooth comforts false" -- the illusions that confuse us -- Towers of illusion: dysfunctional behaviors -- Mythomaniacs: the sources of our illusions -- Champions of freedom or imperialists: how we're perceived -- We're different now -- The economic roots of American power -- Economic disparities among nations -- Geopolitical aspirations of the nations -- A witch's brew of troubles: the next big wars -- The Middle East -- Strategic independence: an ounce of prevention -- America as mature superpower -- The dangers of overreach -- The transatlantic trap -- The middle course -- How public culture inhibits presidential leadership -- Choosing a great president -- Master of illusions.
Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 509-523) and index
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URL:
https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9780511510977
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