The Icarus syndrome
Subtitle: how American triumph produces American tragedy
By: Peter Beinart.
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: Harper
Published: 2010
Place of publication: New York, N.Y
Language: eng
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: title: pt. 1. The hubris of reason; title: A scientific peace; title: The frightening dwarf; title: Twice-born; title: I didn't say it was good; title: pt. 2. The hubris of toughness; title: The murderer of sheep; title: The problem with men; title: Saving Sarkhan; title: Things are in the saddle; title: Liberation; title: The scold; title: Fighting with rabbits; title: If there is a bear?; title: pt. 3. The hubris of dominance; title: The white flag; title: Fukuyama's escalator; title: Fathers and sons; title: Small ball; title: The opportunity; title: The romantic bully; title: I'm delighted to see Mr. Bourne; title: Conclusion: The beautiful lie.