The limits of power : the end of American Exceptionalism
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Published
New York : Metropolitan Books, 2008.
Format
Book
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
206 pages 22 cm.
Status
Seaside Branch - Adult Non-Fiction
320.973 B
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Published
New York : Metropolitan Books, 2008.
Edition
1st ed.
Language
English
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. [183]-194) and index.
Description
The Limits of Power identifies a profound triple crisis facing America: the economy, in remarkable disarray, can no longer be fixed by relying on expansion abroad; the government, transformed by an imperial presidency, is a democracy in form only; U.S. involvement in endless wars, driven by a deep infatuation with military power, has been a catastrophe for the body politic. These pressing problems threaten all of us, Republicans and Democrats. If the nation is to solve its predicament, it will need the revival of a distinctly American approach: the neglected tradition of realism. Andrew J. Bacevich, uniquely respected across the political spectrum, offers a historical perspective on the illusions that have governed American policy since 1945. The realism he proposes includes respect for power and its limits; sensitivity to unintended consequences; aversion to claims of exceptionalism; skepticism of easy solutions, especially those involving force; and a conviction that the books will have to balance. Only a return to such principles, Bacevich argues, can provide common ground for fixing America's urgent problems before the damage becomes irreparable.--From publisher description.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Bacevich, A. J. (2008). The limits of power: the end of American Exceptionalism . Metropolitan Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Bacevich, Andrew J.. 2008. The Limits of Power: The End of American Exceptionalism. Metropolitan Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Bacevich, Andrew J.. The Limits of Power: The End of American Exceptionalism Metropolitan Books, 2008.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Bacevich, Andrew J.. The Limits of Power: The End of American Exceptionalism Metropolitan Books, 2008.
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