From the acclaimed globalization critic, a far-reaching analysis of Americas military, economic and political vulnerability The empire seems unassailable, but the empire is weak - and precisely because of its imperial ambitions So argues Walden Bello's provocative new book, which systematically dissects the strategic, economic and political ожхвб dilemmas confronting America as a consequence of its quest for global domination An award-winning development expert, Bello shows how, despite the enormity of the US defence budget, American forces are already overextended, a condition bound to intensify as each local Victory' breeds simmering resistance and new confrontation He points to the empire's looming economic breakdown, the result of its gargantuan military costs, record-breaking budget deficits, and exploitative trade and investment relations with developing countries On the political front, he warns of the bitter disillusionment mounting around the world in response to Americas failure to champion liberal democracy Everywhere America goes, crony capitalism, hostile coercion, and gross inequalities of income eat away at expectations of justice and inclusion A clear and prophetic examination, "Dilemmas of Domination" reveals a not-too-distant future in which the empire's hidden weaknesses will yield fatal challenges to American supremacy Формат: 15,5 см x 23,5 cм Автор Walden Bello.  Кисточка-дождикИздательство: Zed Books, 2005 г Мягкая обложка, 272 стр ISBN 1 84277 693 2 Язык: Английский.