The Dissent Papers: The Voices of Diplomats in the Cold War and Beyond
The Dissent Papersis an outstanding account of dissent in the State Department since the Second World War. I know of no other work that treats the issue in this synoptic manner. The volume's later chapters present new material in a particularly subtle and provocative way. The book is fresh, unique, and stimulating.(Frank Ninkovich, St. John's University, author ofGlobal Dawn: The Cultural Foundation of American Imperialism, 1865--1890)Hannah Gurman's approach and evidence are fresh and original. She brings disparate yet connected stories together to show how diplomats used the primary tool given to them: language.(Elizabeth Cobbs Hoffman, San Diego State University, author ofBroken Promises: A Novel of the Civil War)...well-researched and spared of academic jargon...(John H. BrownAmerican Diplomacy1900-01-00)...a welcome celebration of elegent prose and careful analysis.(Laura BelmonteH-Diplo Roundtable)One of the best compliments that can be paid to a book is to say that it made the reader think and this book certainly accomplished that.(Javan FrazierH-War)Fluent and insightful,The Dissent Papersis a highly impressive debut.(David MilneAmerican Historical Review1900-01-00)