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A Furious Hunger : America In The 21st Century
Paperback Edition: 1
At the end of the twentieth century, the United States--the most powerful nation on earth--is driven by quasi-religious patriotism and by conspicuous materialism. At once restless and violent, creative and democratic, it is also, at another level, deeply unsure of itself.
Bruce Grant's engrossing text reveals the core of America's greatness--and its vulnerability. Americans believe that their country is blessed and exceptional--blessed by God and nature, exceptional because of their management of the twin icons, democracy and capitalism. But have Americans separated themselves too much from the rest of the world? Can they meet the challenge of the 21st century, which is to provide true global leadership?
Pages : 240
Publisher : Melbourne University Press
Publication date : 1995-04-11
Subjects: Non-fiction, Humanities, History