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The Icarus syndrome a history of American hubris

Main Author: Beinart, Peter.
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: New York : Harper, c2010.
Edition: 1st ed.
Subjects:
Icarus (Greek mythology)
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.
Table of Contents:
  • 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.

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