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Historian Tracks American Decline As A Superpower

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It was Henry Luce, the publisher of Time magazine, who declared an "American Century" in early 1941. 

Historian Alfred W. McCoy is not at all convinced we'll get the full 100 years. 

McCoy has long observed the methods America has used to maintain its position as a superpower.  He sees China using its own methods to put the United States in the back seat, sooner rather than later. 

McCoy's latest book is .  The author joins us from Wisconsin to explore his book.  

 

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Geoffrey Riley is a graduate of the University of Missouri School of Journalism and has hosted the ɫèapp on JPR since 2009. He's been a broadcaster in the Rogue Valley for more than 35 years, working in both television and radio.
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