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THE EAGLE'S SHADOW
Mark Hertsgaard
FSG, Dec 2002, $23.00, 246 pp.
ISBN: 0374103836
In the 1990s, Mark Hertsgaard visited 23 nations on five continents. He followed that up in 2001 with visits to fifteen countries on three continents. He interviewed numerous people in these varying nations and drew conclusions on why "America Fascinates and Infuriates the World".
The book is well written making for fun reading as the audience follows Mr. Hertsgaard's anecdotal thesis to include quotes from those interviewed and other references highlighted by footnotes. Though fascinating in a vignette mode, the conclusions are not drawn from any scientific sampling. Additionally, the author focuses on reactions to America, failing to note the corollary question as to why do people infuriate other people enough to commit genocide? Still, this is an entertaining look at how some people throughout world perceive America and Americans.
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