First published 1995
Smith examines how America has fallen behind in global competition and identifies the innovators working to reverse this trend. The author of The Russians and The Power Game applies his analytical skills to domestic challenges, documenting where the country has stumbled and mapping paths forward. He profiles entrepreneurs, reformers, and creative thinkers who are developing fresh approaches to restore American competitiveness. Smith argues that understanding both the failures and the emerging solutions is crucial for navigating the transformed international landscape. The book offers readers a clear-eyed assessment of national weaknesses paired with concrete examples of renewal and adaptation.
Genres: business, american, politics, economics, non-fiction, 21st-century
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: clear-eyed-assessment, non-fiction
Period: 21st-Century
474 pages · Hardcover · Random House