Ideas of Globalisation: Hoover and Smoot-Hawley (and Trump!)
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The Dichotomy of Idealism and Cynicism in American Politics
This chapter explores the tension between naive idealism and ruthless cynicism in American politics, tracing their roots from the 1930s to the present. It examines the historical context of isolationism, economic protectionism, and the transformative effects of the Cold War, while discussing the implications of America's changing global status in relation to the rise of China.
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