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America: Imperial Superpower?

Tuesday, April 24 2007 by

Or declining dominant force? UNC history professor Michael H. Hunt addresses contrasting views of contemporary America by looking at historical evidence of how the nation ascended to power. He joins host Frank Stasio to share his research and discuss his new book, "The American Ascendancy" (UNC Press/2007).