The Icarus syndrome a history of American hubris

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Main Author: Beinart, Peter
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Harper, c2010.
Edition:1st ed.
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245 1 4 |a The Icarus syndrome :  |b a history of American hubris /  |c Peter Beinart. 
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260 |a New York :  |b Harper,  |c c2010. 
300 |a viii, 482 p. ;  |c 24 cm. 
504 |a Includes bibliographical references and index. 
505 0 |a pt. I. The hubris of reason. A scientific peace -- The frightening dwarf -- Twice-born -- I didn't say it was good -- pt. II. 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. III. 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 -- The beautiful lie. 
651 0 |a United States  |x Foreign relations. 
651 0 |a United States  |x Military policy. 
650 0 |a Icarus (Greek mythology) 
650 0 |a National characteristics, American. 
650 0 |a Pride and vanity  |x Political aspects  |z United States. 
650 0 |a Ambition  |x Political aspects  |z United States. 
650 0 |a Tragedy  |x Political aspects  |z United States. 
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