Displaying 1 of 1 2010 Format: Book Author: Beinart, Peter. Title: The Icarus syndrome : a history of American hubris / Peter Beinart. Edition: 1st ed. Publisher, Date: New York : Harper, 2010. Description: viii, 482 pages ; 24 cm Summary: A century of unwise American military adventures is probed in this perceptive study of foreign policy over-reach from Woodrow Wilson's "hubris of reason" to George W. Bush's "hubris of dominance." In each case, Beinart finds a dangerous confluence of misleading experience and untethered ideology. Subjects: Icarus (Greek mythological character) National characteristics, American. Pride and vanity -- Political aspects -- United States. Ambition -- Political aspects -- United States. Tragedy -- Political aspects -- United States. United States -- Foreign relations. United States -- Military policy. Other Author: Council on Foreign Relations. Notes: "A Council on Foreign Relations book." "Published in cooperation with the Council on Foreign Relations"--Title page verso. Includes bibliographical references (pages 397-465) and index. 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. LCCN: 2009051561 ISBN: 9780061456466 0061456462 Other Number: 456179885 System Availability: 1 Current Holds: 0 # Local items: 1 Control Number: 266120 # Local items in: 1 # System items in: 1 Call Number: 327.73 Beinart Place Hold Add to My List Expand All | Collapse All Availability Map It Suggestions and more Displaying 1 of 1
