The World

BOOK SUMMARY

We live in a global era, in which what happens thousands of miles away often affects our lives. Although the United States is bordered by two oceans, those oceans are not moats. And the so-called Vegas rule — what happens there stays there — does not apply. Globalization can be both good and bad, but it is not something that individuals or countries can opt out of. The choice we face is how to respond.

The World focuses on history, what makes each region of the world tick, the many challenges globalization presents, and the most influential countries, events, and ideas, to provide readers with the background they need to make sense of this complicated and interconnected world.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Dr. Richard Haass is president emeritus of the nonpartisan Council on Foreign Relations, which he led for twenty years. He writes, speaks, and advises on global issues. An experienced diplomat and policymaker, he served in the Pentagon, State Department, and White House under four presidents, Democrat and Republican alike. A recipient of the Presidential Citizens Medal, the State Department's Distinguished Honor Award, and the Tipperary International Peace Award, he is the author or editor of fifteen other books, including the bestselling The World: A Brief Introduction, A World in Disarray, and Foreign Policy Begins at Home.

PRAISE

"A superb introduction to the world and global issues. Richard Haass has written something that is brief, readable, and yet comprehensive — marked throughout by his trademark intelligence and common sense." — Fareed Zakaria

"A clear and concise account of the history, diplomacy, economics, and societal forces that have molded the modern global system." — Foreign Affairs

"Condensing so much complexity into a lucid 400 pages is no small accomplishment." — The New York Times

PRODUCT INFORMATION

Trade paperback
400 pages
Non-fiction
8 in H | 5.3 in W | 1 in T | 0.64 lb