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#48237 in Books Fareed Zakaria 2012-05-21Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.30 x .90 x 5.50l; .55 #File Name: 0393340384336 pagesThe Post American World Release 2 0
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful. I wish every American would read and understand this book!By Joan C. ScottMr. Zakaria has a very perceptive view of the future of the world and America's range of possible roles within that future. If you study history with a view to how the human race has developed; one of the themes within that view is that; for our protection; we continually learn to form larger and more inclusive groups within which to function. From that viewpoint; globalization and world unity are inevitable; so the question becomes "How can we best get there and best function; once there?" Though Zakaria did not say this in those words; he really outlined the general concept thoroughly and well. His multicultural background has given him opportunity to develop valid perceptions -- and in addition he has developed formidable powers of analysis.I loved his powerful but realistic optimism. I think all of us function best when we can embrace optimism. In some ways; his concluding point that the present United States is engulfed in a fear that is entirely inappropriate for a world leader is the most important of the many important points in his book. We CAN control our emotions -- and none of us wants to be hag-ridden by fear -- and the ideas and perceptions outlined in his book can help us to emerge from that atmosphere of fear that motivates too many USA actions at present.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. An Extremely Readable Explanation of the U.S. TodayBy TrudyZakaria analyzes where the U.S. has been and how it has arrived where it is today. I am impressed by his insights into the dangers facing us today. Dangers that are plagued by our frightening ourselves over terrorist; seeing ourselves as imminently about to be personally in danger at all times; giving up privacy and independence and espousing draconian laws. Even more; giving up power to demigogs and dictatorial politicians.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Well thoughtout view and moreover; fair human to human.By Santa Barbara JoeI enjoyed this overview concerning the roles open to America politically. Fareed sees the U.S. using its soft powers to shape the future. We should not bully others nor preach to them or judge their world view. We should show by example; by living up to our ideals and be a con trolled actor. He is quite convincing and provides good information to support his advice.
