Michael Lind Livres

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.

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.

"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."

Le démographe Emmanuel Todd soutient que le déclin de l'Empire américain est inévitable, remettant en question l'idée d'une "hyper-puissance" des États-Unis. Il avance que les États-Unis ne peuvent plus se suffire à eux-mêmes, réalisant qu'ils dépendent du monde. Todd s'appuie sur des données variées, allant de l'économie à la démographie, pour étayer son analyse. Il identifie des symptômes de déclin, tels que la dépendance économique et l'affaiblissement démocratique, qu'il avait déjà prévus lors de l'effondrement soviétique. Ces signes expliquent l'activité internationale des États-Unis, qui cherchent à maintenir leur statut de superpuissance depuis la Seconde Guerre mondiale. Pour cela, ils adoptent trois stratégies : éviter de résoudre définitivement les problèmes, se concentrer sur des micropuissances et développer un arsenal militaire jugé inégalable. Les interventions, comme la lutte contre le terrorisme et les actions en Irak, sont perçues comme des prétextes. Todd ne minimise pas les dangers du terrorisme, mais il analyse comment les États-Unis sont devenus un obstacle à la paix mondiale. Il envisage un futur où l'Amérique restera une grande puissance, mais seulement l'une parmi d'autres.

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.

An anthology of writings on Hamiltonian democratic nationalism by such individuals as Alexander Hamilton, Frederick Douglass, and Franklin Roosevelt