The Icarus syndrome : a history of American hubris / Peter Beinart.
| Author/creator | Beinart, Peter |
| Other author | Council on Foreign Relations. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | 1st ed. |
| Publication Info | New York : Harper, 2010. |
| Description | viii, 482 pages cm |
| Subjects |
| 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. |
| Abstract | 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. |
| General note | "A Council on Foreign Relations book." |
| General note | "Published in cooperation with the Council on Foreign Relations"--T.p. verso. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. [397]-465) and index. |
| LCCN | 2009051561 |
| ISBN | 9780061456466 |
| ISBN | 0061456462 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | E183.7 .B43 2010 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |