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“A superb book.…Mearsheimer has made a significant contribution to our understanding of the behavior of great powers.”―Barry R. Posen, The National Interest

The updated edition of this classic treatise on the behavior of great powers takes a penetrating look at the question likely to dominate international relations in the twenty-first century: Can China rise peacefully? In clear, eloquent prose, John Mearsheimer explains why the answer is no: a rising China will seek to dominate Asia, while the United States, determined to remain the world’s sole regional hegemon, will go to great lengths to prevent that from happening. The tragedy of great power politics is inescapable.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ W. W. Norton & Company
Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 7, 2014
Edition ‏ : ‎ Updated
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 592 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0393349276
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0393349276
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.42 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.1 x 1.2 x 9.2 inches

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Customers find the book insightful and well-written, with one review noting how it unpacks numerous dense historical examples. Moreover, they consider it a must-read for students of the subject and appreciate its realism, with one review highlighting its clear exposition of defensive realism. However, the pacing receives mixed feedback, with several customers noting it can be repetitive at times.

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