TY - BOOK AU - LOMBARDI Michael J TI - The decline of the American superpower PY - 2005/// KW - UNITED STATES KW - HEGEMONY N2 - "The U.S. is reaching a turning point in its history; with debt spiraling out of control, finite oil supplies due to peak in the coming years, research minded individuals turning elsewhere, and the rest of the world doubting America's agenda, the US is on pace to lose its status as the world's pre-eminent superpower." (extract from author's introduction) ER -