The Clash of Civilizations and the Remaking of World Order

One of the most distinguished political scientists in the West, Sam Huntington, offers a thought-provoking framework for comprehending the reality of world politics in the twenty-first century. One of the most significant books to come out since the conclusion of the Cold War is The Clash of Civilizations and the Remaking of World Order." --KISSINGER, Henry A.

Samuel P. Huntington's The Clash of Civilizations and the Remaking of World Order is a thought-provoking and foresighted examination of the status of international politics after the collapse of communism, and it is based on the author's groundbreaking essay in Foreign Affairs. The eminent political scientist provides an insightful study of the present state and potential future directions of our turbulent political culture, explaining how "civilizations" have supplanted states and ideologies as the primary forces behind modern global politics.

"A daring, inventive, and thought-provoking intellectual masterwork. An influential text that will completely change the way we think about international relations." --BRZEZINSKI ZBIGNIEWSKI

"The book is studded with insights, flashes of rare brilliance, great learning, and in particular, an ability to see the familiar in a new and provocative way." -- THE WASHINGTON POST BOOK WORLD, MICHAEL ELLIOTT

"A standard for well-informed conjecture on those inexplicably intriguing queries: Exactly where are we in history? What unseen hand is in charge of our fate?...a thoughtful analysis of the status of the world." -- The New York Times, Richard Bernstein

"This is what is so stunning about The Clash of Civilizations: It is not just about the future, but may actually help to shape it." --THE NATIONAL INTEREST, WANG GUNGWU