{"product_id":"americas-inadvertent-empire-9780300100693","title":"America's Inadvertent Empire","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe United States finds itself at the center of a historically unparalleled empire  one that is wealth-generating and voluntary rather than imperialistic  say the authors of this compelling book. William E. Odom and Robert Dujarric examine Americas unprecedented power within the international arenas of politics  economics  demographics  education  science  and culture. They argue persuasively that the major threat to this unique empire is ineffective U.S. leadership  not a rising rival power center. America cannot simply behave as an ordinary sovereign state  Odom and Dujarric contend. They describe the responsibilities that accompany staggering power advantages and explain that resorting to unilateralism makes sense only when it becomes necessary to overcome paralysis in multilateral organizations. The authors also offer insights into the importance of liberal international institutions as a source of power  why international cooperation pays  and why spreading democracy often inhibits the spread of constitutional order. If the United States uses its own power constructively  the authors conclude  the American empire will flourish for a long time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45789682073653,"sku":"ByrdShop_0300100698","price":27.74,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780300100693.jpg?v=1784694406","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/americas-inadvertent-empire-9780300100693","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}