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Author Berman, Morris, 1944-

Title Why America failed : the roots of imperial decline / Morris Berman.

Imprint Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons, Inc., c2012.

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 Axe 2nd Floor Stacks  973.9 B456w 2012    ---  Available
Description xviii, 238 p. ; 25 cm.
Note "Published simultaneously in Canada"--T.p. verso.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (p. 190-228) and index.
Contents The pursuit of affluence -- The reign of Wall Street -- The illusion of progress -- The rebuke of history -- The future of the past.
Summary Explores the historical development of American culture and how elements of what has made the United States a leading player in world affairs, including economic liberalism and free enterprise, have ultimately contributed to its decline.
Subject United States -- Civilization.
Regression (Civilization)
National characteristics, American.
United States -- Politics and government.
Imperialism -- History.
United States -- Social conditions.
Social change -- United States -- History.
United States -- Economic conditions.
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