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Paperback. Condizione: Good. To argue against the widely proclaimed idea of American decline might seem a lonely task. After all, the problems are real and serious. Yet if we take a longer view, much of the discourse about decline appears exaggerated, hyperbolic and ahistorical. Why? First, because of the deep underlying strengths of the United States. These include not only size, population, demography and resources, but also the scale and importance of its economy and financial markets, its scientific research and technology, its competitiveness, its military power and its attractiveness to talented immigrants. Second, there is the weight of history and of American exceptionalism. Throughout its history, the United States has repeatedly faced and eventually overcome daunting challenges and crises. Contrary to a prevailing pessimism, there is nothing inevitable about American decline. Ultimately, the ability to avoid serious decline is less a question of material factors than of policy, leadership and political will.…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Reprint. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Paperback. Condizione: Fair. Reprint. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. First Edition. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Paperback. Condizione: Good. To argue against the widely proclaimed idea of American decline might seem a lonely task. After all, the problems are real and serious. Yet if we take a longer view, much of the discourse about decline appears exaggerated, hyperbolic and ahistorical. Why? First, because of the deep underlying strengths of the United States. These include not only size, population, demography and resources, but also the scale and importance of its economy and financial markets, its scientific research and technology, its competitiveness, its military power and its attractiveness to talented immigrants. Second, there is the weight of history and of American exceptionalism. Throughout its history, the United States has repeatedly faced and eventually overcome daunting challenges and crises. Contrary to a prevailing pessimism, there is nothing inevitable about American decline. Ultimately, the ability to avoid serious decline is less a question of material factors than of policy, leadership and political will.…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. 1. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. 1. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Condizione: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condizione: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condizione: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condizione: Very Good. Signed Copy . Very Good dust jacket. Signed/Inscribed by author on front endpage.

Condizione: Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

Condizione: Very Good. Very Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.

Condizione: As New. Like New condition. Very Good dust jacket. A near perfect copy that may have very minor cosmetic defects.

Condizione: As New. Like New condition. A near perfect copy that may have very minor cosmetic defects.

Paperback. Condizione: As New. No Jacket. Pages are clean and are not marred by notes or folds of any kind. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Condizione: Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

Condizione: As New. Like New condition. A near perfect copy that may have very minor cosmetic defects.

Condizione: Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

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Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

paperback. Condizione: Good. Reprint. Ships in a BOX from Central Missouri! May not include working access code. Will not include dust jacket. Has used sticker(s) and some writing or highlighting. UPS shipping for most packages, (Priority Mail for AK/HI/APO/PO Boxes).

Paperback. Condizione: Good. 1st Edition. Ships in a BOX from Central Missouri! May not include working access code. Will not include dust jacket. Has used sticker(s) and some writing and/or highlighting. UPS shipping for most packages, (Priority Mail for AK/HI/APO/PO Boxes).

Soft cover. Condizione: Very Good. Almost no wear at all. Edited by Avram Davidson & Edward L. Ferman. Cover art by Emsh for "Fast Trip" (novelet) by James White. Includes "Still Shall the Lovers" (verse) by Doris Pitkin Buck; "Place of Refuge" by Robert J. Tilley; "The Short and Happy Death of George Frumkin" by Gertrude Friedberg; "Science: The Rigid Vacuum" by Isaac Asimov; "Ferdinand Feghoot: LXI" by Grendel Briarton (Reginald Bretnor); "Tell Me Doctor - Please" by Kit Reed; "Kindergarten" by Fritz Leiber; "Voyage of the Deborah Pratt" by Miriam Allen DeFord; "Books" (reviews) by Avram Davidson; "The Old Man of the Mountains" by Terry Carr; "My Son, The Physicist!" by Isaac Asimov; "The World Must Never Know" by G. C. Edmondson; "The Histronaut" by Paul Seabury; "Not Counting Bridges" by Robert L. Fish; "Editorial".…

Condizione: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condizione: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Paperback. Condizione: Good. Paperback. Pages are clean and unmarked. Covers show light edge wear. Previous owners name on end paper.; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Ships same or next business day.

Digest-size Magazine. Condizione: Very Good. Very Good. Lightly tanned. Binding tight, slightly rolled. Pencil check marks next to story titles on contents page; otherwise interior unmarked. Cover clean with reading creases. 1.5 inch tear along lower front hinge. No mailing label. Not from a library. 164 pages. Edited by Frederik Pohl. Cover art by Douglas Chaffee illustrating City of Yesterday (short story) by Terry Carr. ALSO: Answering Service (Nebula-nominated short story) by Fritz Leiber; When Sea is Born Again (novelette) by C. C. MacApp; Swordsmen of the Stars (novelette) by Robert E. Margroff & Andrew J. Offutt; Ocean on Top (serial, part 3 of 3) by Hal Clement; All Judgment Fled (serial, part 1 of 3) by James White; On Conquered Earth (short story) by Jay Kay Klein; The Time Trollers (short story) by Roger Deeley. FEATURES: Guest Editorial: Herbert George Morley Robert Wells, Esq. by Arthur C. Clarke; Fandom in Europe Today by Lin Carter. Illustrated by Gray Morrow, Jack Gaughan, Vaughn Bodé, and Hector Catellon. Winner of the 1968 Hugo Award for best professional science fiction magazine. Gray Morrow; Jack Gaughan; Vaughn Bodé; Hector Catellon (illustratore).…

Condizione: Fine. Used book that is in almost brand-new condition. May contain a remainder mark. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.