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The Post-American World

By Fareed Zakaria

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This is not a book about the decline of America, but rather about the rise of
everyone else." So begins Fareed Zakaria's important new work on the era we ...

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The New New World

Every 20 years or so, the end of America is nigh — ever since the 18th century when, in France, Comte de Buffon fingered the country as a den of degeneracy while Abbé Raynal slammed its cultural poverty: America had not yet produced “one good poet, o ... (read full critics)

nytimes published on Sat, 18 Sep 2010

The Post-American World By Fareed Zakaria

In The Post-American World, Fareed Zakaria, editor of Newsweek International, offers an informed, timely take on the new global landscape, a landscape quite different from what we've known. Though not proclaiming the total decline of America, he deta ... (read full critics)

bookpage published on Mon, 13 Sep 2010

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Fareed Zakaria offered his opinion on the economic, political and cultural probabilities. His premises is that America's dominance in economic, military and cultural aspects are challenged by the "challengers", namely, China and India. Instead of worrying about the others,the Americans should look ... (continue)

Fareed Zakaria offered his opinion on the economic, political and cultural probabilities. His premises is that America's dominance in economic, military and cultural aspects are challenged by the "challengers", namely, China and India. Instead of worrying about the others,the Americans should look ahead and build on their strengths. Americans still have a superior education system (otherwise, why would the Chinese and Indians study in American universities?); its people are more creative (think Apple Inc. and Microsoft). However, in order for it to succeed in the 'post-american' world, the American must try to change its image in the world stage. It must create a more diplomatic, less arrogant image to curb anti-American sentiment.

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Jelly Belly said on Apr 24, 2011 about the Hardcover edition | Add your feedback

International politics for beginners

Zakaria's essay is a helpful introduction to the world of international politics in the 21st century for those who are unfamiliar with the topic, but might be skipped by those already learned. Zakaria offers no new insights but casually works his way through possible scenarios of what the world migh ... (continue)

Zakaria's essay is a helpful introduction to the world of international politics in the 21st century for those who are unfamiliar with the topic, but might be skipped by those already learned. Zakaria offers no new insights but casually works his way through possible scenarios of what the world might look like as America's reign comes to an end. His practical knowledge of the situation sometimes comes up short, for instance when he assumes the British political system is indicative of the whole of Europe, which couldn't be further form the truth.

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presidentmoka said on Jul 31, 2010 | Add your feedback

I enjoy Fareed's optimism in markets and globalization, and am grateful for his international perspective; but I'm not as confident in a such a rosy view of economic change.

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Ben said on Sep 27, 2009 about the Hardcover edition | Add your feedback

College Lecture in a Book

I couldn't do it! I could not finish this book! Reading this book was like sitting through the longest political geography lecture of my life. Perhaps I will pick it back up again in a few months time, because to be fair, the discussion points are VERY thought provoking. But right now, I've been try ... (continue)

I couldn't do it! I could not finish this book! Reading this book was like sitting through the longest political geography lecture of my life. Perhaps I will pick it back up again in a few months time, because to be fair, the discussion points are VERY thought provoking. But right now, I've been trying to get through it for about 5 months and I am putting up the white flag. You're a smart one, Mr. Zakaria. But, MY GOD, you are dry as hell.
Rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars
Suggested With: Coffee, espresso, aderol, etc.

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ReadingQueen 12/17 said on Dec 24, 2008 about the Hardcover edition | Add your feedback