by Richard Ned Lebow (Author), Simon Reich (Author)
Many policymakers, journalists, and scholars insist that US hegemony is essential for warding off global chaos. This book argues that hegemony is a fiction propagated to support a large defense establishment, justify American claims to world leadership, and buttress the self-esteem of voters.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 208
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Published: 23 Mar 2014
ISBN 10: 0691160430
ISBN 13: 9780691160436