The Post-American World

Drawing on a variety of research, Zakaria eloquently explains the changing trends in world hegemony as other countries continue to grow and compete with the U.S. in the global market. Zakaria carefully explains how the economic, social, political and cultural growth of other countries, in particular China and India, will improve the overall progress of civilization. He also examines what some of these changes will mean for U.S. society as it attempts to re-imagine itself in this emerging paradigm. Zakaria narrates his audiobook with an uncommon ease. He makes for an interesting narrator with his light and crisp Indian accent that, given the nature of this non-American thesis, adds an element of legitimacy to his words. His deliberate pacing allows for listeners to appreciate and follow some of the more complex elements within the text. A W.W. Norton hardcover (Reviews, Feb. 25). (June)