Can Asians Think? Understanding the Divide Between East and West
Can Asians Think? Understanding the Divide Between East and West

Can Asians Think? Understanding the Divide Between East and West

Jan 24, 2002

The world is nearing the end of a 500-year cycle of Western-dominated history that began with European colonization, says Mahbubani. The end of the Cold War "unfroze" historical forces, but most Americans remain unaware that major changes are imminent.

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