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The short American century : a postmortem /

Declares "the American century," the name Henry Luce gave to an era of American prosperity beginning in 1941, dead, and collects essays explaining what the American century was and meant and why many believe it has met a premature demise.

Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Bacevich, Andrew J.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Cambridge, Mass. : Harvard University Press, 2012.
Subjects:
United States > Civilization > 20th century.
United States > Social conditions > 20th century.
United States > Economic conditions > 20th century.
National characteristics, American.
Civilization, Modern > American influences.
United States > Foreign relations > 20th century.
Politics and culture > United States.
Social values > United States > History > 20th century.
Luce, Henry Robinson, > 1898-1967. > American century.
Description
Summary:Declares "the American century," the name Henry Luce gave to an era of American prosperity beginning in 1941, dead, and collects essays explaining what the American century was and meant and why many believe it has met a premature demise.
Physical Description:287 pages ; 22 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780674064454 (alk. paper)
0674064453 (alk. paper)