The Limits of Power
The End of American Exceptionalism
America is at a turning point. Can it rebuild its reputation in 2009 and beyond?
In The Limits of Power, Andrew Bacevich, uniquely respected across the political spectrum, offers a fresh perspective on American illusions and looks to the future. He examines the myths that have governed US actions since 1945. Shared by policy-makers and citizens alike, these have culminated today in a triple crisis: an economy in disarray, an imperial-style government, and a military force engaged in endless war. This is a dazzling account of how and why America has taken the wrong path, by an acclaimed historian and former military officer.
"Bacevich writes with a passionate eloquence and moral urgency that make his book absolutely compelling." -Mark Danner, author of Torture and Truth and The Secret Way to War
Andrew J. Bacevich, a professor of history and international relations at Boston University, retired from the US Army with the rank of colonel. He is the author of The Limits of Power, among other books. His writing has appeared in the New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, Foreign Affairs, London Review of Books and Atlantic Monthly. He is the recipient of a Lannan award.