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 enlarge | Author: Fareed Zakaria
Publisher: W. W. Norton
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  143 reviews
Sales Rank: 80
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 288
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 9.6 x 6.2 x 1.3
ISBN: 039306235X
Dewey Decimal Number: 303.49
EAN: 9780393062359
ASIN: 039306235X
Publication Date: May 5, 2008
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 The Posdt American World June 21, 2008
This book is an excellent read and highly educational. As an American, who is concerned about our county's future, I found comfort in this book inasmuch as the author, Fareed Zakaria, outlines, how we can retain our position as a strong country and leader of the free world, if we adapt to the changing world and modify our behavior accordingly. It is my hope that our presidential candidates and all high ranking government officials will read this book.
 very timely !! June 20, 2008
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
This is very timely book, coming out when America seems to be losing its clout and China and India are emerging as likely superpowers.
I must point out that the job of the historian is to look at events retrospectively - that is to see what had happened to bring us where we are today. It is almost pointless and an exercise in futility to use past events to predict the future. For example, hardly any historians or futurists foresaw the conquest of China by the Communists in such a short period of time, In addition, the dissolution of the British Empire after World War II and the breakup of the Soviet Union in the 1990's were real surprises.
I must take issues with the author on several points.
1.. American started with a British civilisation and a classless society - there were no kings, princes, lords and dukes. After the 1964 Civil Rights Act and Watergate, America has become a truly free and democratic country unparalled in the world. For example. there was the college dropout who built up his software company and became the richest man in the world. There was the German Jew who moved to America to avoid Nazi prosecution and rose to be Secretary of State. There was the black woman who started in poor and humble circumstances and became Secretary of State. America's free and democratic spirit will make it strong and dominant in the world regardless of what will happen.
2.. American education does not really teach students how to think. I have seen many high school kids taking special courses in order to score high in the SAT and get into good colleges and universities. The SAT exam, while intended to test a student's potential, still has success based on memorisation and cramming. The Asian countries (Singapore, Taiwan, South Korea and Hong Kong) have better education systems because they could enforce strict method and stern discipline in their schools
3.. Despite its economic successes. China faces serious problems in air and water pollution. The power of the Central government is eroding . Province are getting more powerful and self-assertive. It is quite likely that China will split up in the future.
Clarity June 20, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Blatantly - I'm a fan of Fareed Zakaria! This newest offering makes sense out of our current financial and international quandary. There are a few things which I disagreed with initially, then I became aware of Fareed's totally unique perspective.
The book is definately worth the time to explore and begin to understand how we got here. Read it - and reread the last chapter a few times.
Wonderful historical perspective June 19, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I'm not sure what I was expecting from this book, but Fareed Zakaria has presented an interesting history of global economic geopolitics. He helps fill in the blanks outside the US approach to history by presenting a truly world view. Read this book to understand how the US must adjust to the changing world ~ a world, Mr. Zakaria contends, the US created. Great book!
 An Extended Newsweek Article June 19, 2008
9 out of 10 found this review helpful
One should be suspicious of a book on global affairs sold in airport bookshops. This is a lightweight, extended Newsweek article in which Zakaria quotes his friends a lot and makes no penetrating or original observations. The chapter on India is better than the rest of the book. As Foreign Policy Lite for the next US president it will probably secure Zakaria a place in the pantheon of policy advisors.
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