THE PARADOX OF AMERICAN POWER:
Why the World's Only Superpower Can't Go It Alone

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Contents:
Preface
1 The American Colossus
2 The Information Revolution
3 Globalization
4 The Home Front
5 Redefining National Interest

Publisher:
Oxford University Press - uk | usa

Publication:
January 2002

ISBN:
0195150880

Reviews:
The Boston Globe

Commentary:
Joseph Nye on "American Power"
All Things Considered, NPR
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Op-eds:
The New Rome Meets New Barbarians
The Economist, March 23, 2002.

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Advance Acclaim:

"The Paradox of American Power is a timely warning that it is perilous to disregard the deeply held concerns of the rest of the world."
-Henry A. Kissinger-

"Professor Nye's book is essential reading for those doing business in the global economy. Nye demonstrates that while globalization and the information revolution have been a boon to the world economy, they have brought with them great challenges to American power and influence."
-George Soros-

"Most interesting is Nye's analysis of the 'information revolution' and 'globalization,' both of which, he argues, favor a continuing American ascendancy. Among his more intriguing ideas is the contention that globalization does not equal homogenization.... Fluid and engaging."
-Kirkus Reviews-

"Joseph Nye--consistently one of the wiser heads around--has produced, yet again, a lucid, forceful critique of American foreign policy and a sensible, far-sighted prescription for making American power more palatable and more effective around the world. In the wake of September 11, The Paradox of American Power could hardly be more timely. It reflects Nye's multiple experiences in government as well as his perspective as a scholar and thinker."
-Strobe Talbott, Yale University-

"Joe Nye is one of the most astute observers of the changing nature of international politics. His new book provides an excellent framework for viewing U.S. role in the 21st century and especially after the events of September 11."
-Madeleine Albright-

"In lucid and concise prose, Joe Nye sums up the ambiguities and complexities of American power. He provides a valuable context for understanding how tomaximize our strength and minimize our vulnerabilities in the post-September 11th world."
-Richard Holbrooke-