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a history of American hubris

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An edition of The Icarus syndrome (2010)

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a history of American hubris

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Harper
Language
English
Pages
482

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Subjects

American National characteristics, Foreign relations, Pride and vanity, Ambition, Icarus (Greek mythology), Tragedy, Military policy, National characteristics, american, United states, foreign relations, United states, military policy

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United States
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The Icarus syndrome: a history of American hubris
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Table of Contents

pt. 1. The hubris of reason
A scientific peace
The frightening dwarf
Twice-born
I didn't say it was good
pt. 2. The hubris of toughness
The murder of sheep
The problem with men
Saving Sarkhan
Things are in the saddle
Liberation
The scold
Fighting with rabbits
If there is a bear?
pt. 3. The hubris of dominance
Nothing is consummated
Fukuyama's escalator
Fathers and sons
Small ball
The opportunity
The romantic bully
I'm delighted to see Mr. Bourne
Conclusion: The beautiful lie.

Edition Notes

"A Council on Foreign Relations book."

"Published in cooperation with the Council on Foreign Relations"--T.p. verso.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [397]-465) and index.

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New York

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Dewey Decimal Class
327.73
Library of Congress
E183.7 .B43 2010, E183.7

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Pagination
viii, 482 p. cm.
Number of pages
482

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OL24409357M
Internet Archive
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ISBN 13
9780061456466
LCCN
2009051561
OCLC/WorldCat
456179885
Amazon ID (ASIN)

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