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how American triumph produces American tragedy

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The Icarus syndrome
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how American triumph produces American tragedy

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Harper
Language
English

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Subjects
American National characteristics, Foreign relations, Pride and vanity, Ambition, Icarus (Greek mythology), Tragedy, Military policy, History of north and south america, Political science, National characteristics, american, United states, foreign relations, United states, military policy
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United States

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Icarus Syndrome: A History of American Hubris
2010, Melbourne University Publishing
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New York, N.Y

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 murderer 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
The white flag
Fukuyama's escalator
Fathers and sons
Small ball
The opportunity
The romantic bully
I'm delighted to see Mr. Bourne
Conclusion: The beautiful lie.

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

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Pagination
p. cm.

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OL23981090M
LCCN
2009051561

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