| ID | 119997 |
| Title Proper | America in decline? it's a matter of choices, not fate |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Lieber, Robert J |
| Publication | 2012. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The notion of American decline, although now pervasive, is not entirely new. Current concerns need to be seen against a history of pessimistic assessments, as for example during the Great Depression, the post-Vietnam War era, and again in the late 1980s when fears of Japanese primacy and the rise of the European Union as a world power were widely held. Once again the United States needs to overcome serious problems, but much of the thinking and writing about the American future reflects a stubborn undervaluation of the country's resilience, fundamental strengths, and ability to overcome adversity. |
| `In' analytical Note | World Affairs US Vol. 175, No.3; Sep-Oct 2012: p.88-96 |
| Journal Source | World Affairs US Vol. 175, No.3; Sep-Oct 2012: p.88-96 |
| Key Words | American Decline ; Vietnam War ; European Union ; United States ; Fundamental Strengths |