The Post-American World: And The Rise Of The Rest - Softcover

Zakaria, Fareed

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0141038055 ISBN 13: 9780141038056

Publisher: Penguin, 2009

Synopsis

The Post-American World The author of the bestselling "The Future of Freedom" describes a world in which the U.S. will no longer dominate the global economy. He sees the "rise of the rest" as the great story of modern times, and one that will reshape the world. Full description

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Review:

'Thought provoking and important ... read Zakaria to know what has, should and will happen' Observer 'Zakaria's writing is clear and strong ... The Post-American World cites a dazzling array of anecdotes, incidents, quotations and statistics' Economist

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'Provocative and shrewd ... a lucid picture of a globalized world that is changing at light speed' Michiko Kakutani, The New York Times

The world is changing, as power shifts from the West ... to the rest.

The growth of countries such as India, China, Brazil, Russia, South Africa and Kenya is generating a new landscape. The tallest buildings, biggest dams, top-selling movies and most advanced mobile phones are now all being made outside Europe and the United States. Countries that previously lacked political confidence and national pride are finding them.

Is this an opportunity, or a threat? Fareed Zakaria's acclaimed bestseller has been heralded as the most thought-provoking book yet on our uncertain times. With lucidity, insight and imagination, he shows how the West must transform its global strategy, moving from being the dominating hegemon to a role that recognizes this seismic power shift. The future we now face is the Post-American World.

'A relentlessly intelligent book that eschews simple-minded projections' Josef Joffe, NYT Book Review

'Remarkable ... will serve as a powerful guide in facing all of these challenges' Economist

'A thoughtful, reasoned and hopeful sketch of global power and politics in the twenty-first century' David Goldblatt, Independent

About this edition

• Publisher: Penguin
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0141038055
• ISBN 13: 9780141038056
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 336