The limits of power : the end of American Exceptionalism

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The limits of power : the end of American Exceptionalism

Title remainder

the end of American Exceptionalism

Statement of responsibility

Andrew J. Bacevich

Creator

• trueBacevich, Andrew J
• Bacevich, A. J

Subject

• truePower (Social sciences) -- United States
• trueUnited States -- Economic conditions -- 2001-
• trueUnited States -- Politics and government -- 1993-2001
• trueUnited States -- Politics and government -- 2001-
• trueUnited States -- Politics and government -- 2001-2009
• trueDominance (Psychology)
• trueEconomic policy
• trueEntitlement attitudes
• trueImperialism, American
• trueUnited States -- Armed Forces
• trueUnited States -- Economic conditions -- 1981-2001

Language

eng

Summary

The Limits of Power identifies a profound triple crisis facing America: the economy, in remarkable disarray, can no longer be fixed by relying on expansion abroad; the government, transformed by an imperial presidency, is a democracy in form only; U.S. involvement in endless wars, driven by a deep infatuation with military power, has been a catastrophe for the body politic. These pressing problems threaten all of us, Republicans and Democrats. If the nation is to solve its predicament, it will need the revival of a distinctly American approach: the neglected tradition of realism. Andrew J. Bacevich, uniquely respected across the political spectrum, offers a historical perspective on the illusions that have governed American policy since 1945. The realism he proposes includes respect for power and its limits; sensitivity to unintended consequences; aversion to claims of exceptionalism; skepticism of easy solutions, especially those involving force; and a conviction that the books will have to balance. Only a return to such principles, Bacevich argues, can provide common ground for fixing America's urgent problems before the damage becomes irreparable.--From publisher description

Tone

• trueThought-provoking
• trueConservative
• trueImpassioned

Writing style

• truePersuasive

Cataloging source

DLC

Dewey number

320.973

Index

index present

LC call number

JK271

LC item number

.B24 2008

Literary form

non fiction

Nature of contents

bibliography

Target audience

adult