A Contest for Supremacy – China, America, and the Struggle for Mastery in Asia - Couverture rigide

Friedberg, Aaron

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0393068285 ISBN 13 : 9780393068283

Editeur : W. W. Norton & Company, 2011

Synopsis

There may be no denying China's growing economic strength, but its impact on the global balance of power remains hotly contested. Political scientist Aaron L. Friedberg argues that our nation's leaders are failing to act expeditiously enough to counter China's growing strength. He explains how the United States and China define their goals and reveals the strategies each is now employing to achieve its ends. Friedberg demonstrates in this provocative book that the ultimate aim of Chinese policymakers is to "win without fighting," displacing the United States as the leading power in Asia while avoiding direct confrontation. The United States, on the other hand, sends misleading signals about our commitments and resolve, putting us at risk for a war that might otherwise have been avoided. A much-needed wake-up call to U.S. leaders and policymakers, A Contest for Supremacy is a compelling interpretation of a rivalry that will go far to determine the shape of the twenty-first century.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

There may be no denying China's growing economic strength but its impact on the global balance of power remains hotly contested. In this examination of the escalating Sino-American struggle for geopolitical predominance, Aaron L. Friedberg argues that America's leaders are failing to act fast enough to counter China's growing strength. He explains how the US and China define their goals and reveals the strategies each is now employing to achieve its ends. Friedberg demonstrates that the ultimate aim of Chinese policymakers is to "win without fighting", displacing the US as the leading power in Asia while avoiding direct confrontation. The US, on the other hand, sends misleading signals about its commitments and resolve, putting itself at risk for a war that might be avoidable. A much-needed wake-up call to American leaders and policymakers, A Contest for Supremacy is a compelling interpretation of a rivalry that will determine the shape of the twenty-first century.

Revue de presse :

"...it [A Contest for Supremacy] is sober and well-informed. It is also a pleasure to read because of the lucidity of its writing and structure." Financial Times "A lucid and readable examination of the emerging power struggle between the US and China." Financial Times, Books of the Year 2011 "This is an energetically written, well-argued book..." Times Higher Education "...offers a considered and compelling examination of the Sino-American relationship from various angles...This is a book that will be read broadly and discussed widely." International Affairs "A Contest for Supremacy should be on the 'must read' list of all who think about - or think they understand - China's recent history and potential impact on world affairs." --Survival

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: W. W. Norton & Company
• Date d'édition: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0393068285
• ISBN 13: 9780393068283
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 384