“Fallows
keeps the reader engaged by weaving personal stories and lively
personalities into his depiction of the changing aerospace landscape…his
book makes for an intriguing read, looking at both sides of the
picture: reasons for why China might succeed, as well as those for why
the country might struggle.” Publishers Weekly
“James
Fallows has found a brilliant metaphor for China, and he is uniquely
qualified to unspool the tale. Based on years of firsthand experience on
the ground in China—and in cockpits around the world—this book
showcases his gifts for deep reporting and analysis. Fallows doesn't
simply bear witness; he unravels and dissects. For this vast country to
achieve a leading role in the aerospace industry, it must attain
standards of innovation, efficiency and precision that would signal a
new era in the rise of a superpower. Has it attained that level? There
is no better writer to find the answer, and Fallows has done it.” Evan Osnos, contributor to The New Yorker
James Fallows is a national correspondent for The Atlantic. He has reported from around the world and has worked in software design at Microsoft, as the editor of U.S. News & World Report, and as a speechwriter for President Jimmy Carter. He is currently a news analyst for NPR’s Weekend All Things Considered and a visiting professor at the University of Sydney.
“Fallows
keeps the reader engaged by weaving personal stories and lively
personalities into his depiction of the changing aerospace landscape…his
book makes for an intriguing read, looking at both sides of the
picture: reasons for why China might succeed, as well as those for why
the country might struggle.”
