Essence of Decision: Explaining the Cuban Missile Crisis

Graham T. Allison/ Philip Zelikow

ISBN 10: 0321013492 / ISBN 13: 9780321013491

Verlag: Pearson P T R, 1999

2nd sub edition. 416 pages. 8.50x5.50x0.75 inches. In Stock. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 0321013492

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One of the most influental political science works written in the post World War II era, the original edition of Essence of Decision is a unique and fascinating examination of the pivotal event of the cold Cold War. Not simply revised, but completely re-written, the Second Edition of this classic text is a fresh reinterpretation of the theories and events surrounding the Cuban Missle Crisis, incorporating all new information from the Kennedy tapes and recently declassified Soviet files. Essence of Decision Second Edition, is a vivid look at decision-making under pressure and is the only single volume work that attempts to answer the enduring question: how should citizens understand the actions of their government?

Reseña del editor: One of the most influental political science works written in the post World War II era, the original edition of Essence of Decision is a unique and fascinating examination of the pivotal event of the cold Cold War. Not simply revised, but completely re-written, the Second Edition of this classic text is a fresh reinterpretation of the theories and events surrounding the Cuban Missle Crisis, incorporating all new information from the Kennedy tapes and recently declassified Soviet files. Essence of Decision Second Edition, is a vivid look at decision-making under pressure and is the only single volume work that attempts to answer the enduring question: how should citizens understand the actions of their government?

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Titel: Essence of Decision: Explaining the Cuban ...
Verlag: Pearson P T R
Erscheinungsdatum: 1999
Einband: Paperback
Zustand: Brand New