Michael Lind Knihy

A sweeping and original work of economic history by Michael Lind, one of America’s leading intellectuals, Land of Promise recounts the epic story of America’s rise to become the world’s dominant economy. As ideological free marketers continue to square off against Keynesians in Congress and the press, economic policy remains at the center of political debate. Land of Promise: An Economic History of the United States offers a much-needed historical framework that sheds new light on our past—wisdom that offers lessons essential to our future. Building upon the strength and lucidity of his New York Times Notable Books The Next American Nation and Hamilton’s Republic, Lind delivers a necessary and revelatory examination of the roots of American prosperity—insight that will prove invaluable to anyone interested in exploring how we can move forward.

"Americans are unlikely to lose their cherished rights because of a military coup or a foreign conquest, writes Michael Lind. The more plausible and frightening scenario is one in which foreign danger forces Americans themselves to jettison their way of life, sacrificing liberty to ensure security. To prevent this scenario from happening is the real purpose of American strategy."

Autor obviňuje Spojené státy, že boj proti terorismu je jen záminkou k vyřizování účtů. Upozorňuje na známky všeobecného rozkladu. Předkládá různé důvody, proč Ameriku jako velmoc nikdo nepotřebuje. Celosvětové šíření liberální demokracie a míru by tak pro ni bylo hrozbou, proto se snaží pokles svého vlivu maskovat. Amerika nemá ekonomické, vojenské ani ideologické prostředky, aby mohla bránit svým evropským, ruským a japonským spojencům v jejich vzrůstající nezávislosti. Eurasie je na vzestupu. Autor předpokládá, že budoucí svět nebude kontrolovat jediná velmoc, ale zmíněná triáda rozvinutých mocností. Spojené státy přijdou o svá zvláštní privilegia.

Bush, it threatens the future of the United States - and maybe the entire world." "Fortunately, George W. Bush represents only one tradition in Texas. There is another, more enlightened Texan tradition - the modernist tradition of high-tech industry and activist government represented by figures as different as Lyndon Johnson, H. Ross Perot and Admiral Bobby Ray Inman. The best antidote to Bush conservatism is made in Texas, too."--BOOK JACKET.

The book presents a compelling analysis of the factors contributing to America's decline, offering a critical examination of societal and political elements at play. It challenges readers to confront uncomfortable truths about the influences and decisions that have led to this situation, positioning the author as a leading voice in contemporary thought. Through incisive arguments, it seeks to spark a deeper understanding of the nation's challenges and the responsibility of its leaders and citizens.