Amy Chua: The Moment of Empire

Conversations With History: Amy Chua

Amy Chua, John M. Duff, Jr., Professor of Law, Yale.

Abstract: 

Conversations host Harry Kreisler welcomes Yale Law Professor Amy Chua for a discussion of the rise and fall of hyperpowers. Drawing on comparative historical case studies, Chua provide a unique perspective on the importance of tolerance in the ascent to power and the emergence of intolerance in the period of decline.

KEYWORDS: Diversity, Empire, Decline. 

Author: 
Amy Chua
Publication date: 
November 15, 2007
Publication type: 
Conversations with History