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America's Cold Warrior

Paul Nitze and National Security from Roosevelt to Reagan

By: James Graham Wilson

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America's Cold Warrior

Paul Nitze and National Security from Roosevelt to Reagan

By: James Graham Wilson

In America's Cold Warrior, James Graham Wilson traces Paul Nitze's career path in national security after World War II, a time when many of his mentors and peers returned to civilian life. Serving in eight presidential administrations, Nitze commanded White House attention even when he was out of government, especially with his withering criticism of Jimmy Carter during Carter's presidency. While Nitze is perhaps best known for leading the formulation of NSC-68, which Harry Truman signed in 1950, Wilson contends that Nitze's most significant contribution to American peace and security came in the painstaking work done in the 1980s to negotiate successful treaties with the Soviets to reduce nuclear weapons while simultaneously deflecting skeptics surrounding Ronald Reagan. America's Cold Warrior connects Nitze's career and concerns about strategic vulnerability to the post-9/11 era and the challenges of the 2020s, where the United States finds itself locked in geopolitical competition with the People's Republic of China and Russia.

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Cornell University Press

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1501776088

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The Triumph of Improvisation

Gorbachev's Adaptability, Reagan's Engagement, and the End of the Cold War

By: James Graham Wilson

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The Triumph of Improvisation

Gorbachev's Adaptability, Reagan's Engagement, and the End of the Cold War

By: James Graham Wilson

In The Triumph of Improvisation, James Graham Wilson takes a long view of the end of the Cold War, from the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan in December 1979 to Operation Desert Storm in January 1991. Drawing on deep archival research and recently declassified papers, Wilson argues that adaptation, improvisation, and engagement by individuals in positions of power ended the specter of a nuclear holocaust. Amid ambivalence and uncertainty, Mikhail Gorbachev, Ronald Reagan, George Shultz, and George H. W. Bush—and a host of other actors—engaged with adversaries and adapted to a rapidly changing international environment and information age in which global capitalism recovered as command economies failed. Eschewing the notion of a coherent grand strategy to end the Cold War, Wilson paints a vivid portrait of how leaders made choices; some made poor choices while others reacted prudently, imaginatively, and courageously to events they did not foresee. A book about the burdens of responsibility, the obstacles of domestic politics, and the human qualities of leadership, The Triumph of Improvisation concludes with a chapter describing how George H. W. Bush oversaw the construction of a new configuration of power after the fall of the Berlin Wall, one that resolved the fundamental components of the Cold War on Washington’s terms.

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0801470218

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America's Cold Warrior

Paul Nitze and National Security from Roosevelt to Reagan

By: James Graham Wilson

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Paul Nitze and National Security from Roosevelt to Reagan

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The Triumph of Improvisation

Gorbachev's Adaptability, Reagan's Engagement, and the End of the Cold War

By: James Graham Wilson

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Gorbachev's Adaptability, Reagan's Engagement, and the End of the Cold War

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Roman Catholic Political Philosophy

By: James V. Schall

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Roman Catholic Political Philosophy

By: James V. Schall

In Roman Catholic Political Philosophy author James V. Schall tries to demonstrate that Roman Catholicism and political philosophy---revelation and reason--are not contradictory. It is his contention that political philosophy, the primary focus of the book, asks certain questions about human purpose and destiny that it cannot, by itself, answer. Revelation is the natural complement to these important questions about God, human being, and the world. Schall manages to avoid polemicism or triumphalism as he shows that revelation and political thought contribute to a fuller understanding of each other.

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Lexington Books

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0739117033

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Foreign Policy Careers for PhDs

A Practical Guide to a World of Possibilities

By: James Goldgeier,Tamara Cofman Wittes

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Foreign Policy Careers for PhDs

A Practical Guide to a World of Possibilities

By: James Goldgeier,Tamara Cofman Wittes

A rich resource with insightful information and guidance for PhD holders considering a career in international affairs Whether out of choice or necessity, many people with doctorates pursue careers outside the academic world. Foreign Policy Careers for PhDs provides a wealth of information, advice, and encouragement to PhD holders who are considering a career in foreign policy. James Goldgeier and Tamara Cofman Wittes draw on their own experiences and present inspiring interviews with over two dozen practitioners who successfully made the transition to policy work. Foreign Policy Careers for PhDs reveals the wide array of public, nonprofit, and private-sector organizations that hire PhD holders. This book serves as a compass for job seekers as they navigate the policy community, think about the opportunities that would be right for them, and present themselves as attractive candidates. The book concludes with appendixes that list employers, fellowships, networking groups, and more. Foreign Policy Careers for PhDs is essential reading for people who are exploring career possibilities and a unique resource for academic advisers and career counselors.

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Georgetown University Press

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1647123844

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The Making of Modern Anthrax, 1875-1920

Uniting Local, National and Global Histories of Disease

By: James F. Stark

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The Making of Modern Anthrax, 1875-1920

Uniting Local, National and Global Histories of Disease

By: James F. Stark

From the mid-nineteenth century onwards a number of previously unknown conditions were recorded in both animals and humans. Known by a variety of names, and found in diverse locations, by the end of the century these diseases were united under the banner of "anthrax." Stark offers a fresh perspective on the history of infectious disease. He examines anthrax in terms of local, national and global significance, and constructs a narrative that spans public, professional and geographic domains.

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University of Pittsburgh Press

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0822981742

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9780822981749

Economics, Politics, and American Public Policy

By: James J. Gosling,Marc Allen Eisner

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Economics, Politics, and American Public Policy

By: James J. Gosling,Marc Allen Eisner

This text introduces students to the interrelationship of politics and economics in American public policymaking: how economic concerns have been legislated into law since Franklin Roosevelt's time and how politics (e.g., Washington gridlock) affects the economy and the making of public policy. Students learn how to measure various indicators of economic performance, how the U.S. economy works (domestically and with international linkages), and how and why policymakers act to stabilise an economy in an economic downturn. Additionally, many social insurance programs (Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid) are explained and the current fiscal issues concerning current/future costs are treated in some detail. The book concludes with a full chapter case study on the Obama administration's response to the Great Recession and its dealings with Congress; the implementation of the Affordable Care Act is also discussed.

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Routledge

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1317472403

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Chronicles of Old New York

Exploring Manhattan's Landmark Neighborhoods

By: James Roman

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Chronicles of Old New York

Exploring Manhattan's Landmark Neighborhoods

By: James Roman

Did you know that Central Park was built on Seneca Village, a community of modest farms, also known as a safe haven for runaway slaves? Did you know Washington Square Park used to be a potter's field? Author James Roman, a native New Yorker, brings to this guide an intimate knowledge and love of New York's neighborhoods and the quirks of history that have helped shape the city. Discover 400 years of innovation through the true stories of the visionaries, risk-takers, dreamers, and schemers such as John Jacob Astor, Cornelius Vanderbilt, Stanford White, Gertrude Whitney and more with historical photographs and period maps. This second edition includes a new Broadway chapter and completely updated walking tours. A Must Read for anyone who loves New York City.

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Museyon Inc.

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193845085X

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9781938450853

The Southern Soldier Boy

By: James Carson Elliott

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The Southern Soldier Boy

By: James Carson Elliott

Reproduction of the original: The Southern Soldier Boy by James Carson Elliott

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3734053242

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Escaper's Progress

The Remarkable POW Experiences of a Royal Naval Officer

By: David James

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Escaper's Progress

The Remarkable POW Experiences of a Royal Naval Officer

By: David James

A British naval officer details life as a prisoner of war and his courageous and suspenseful escape attempts during World War II. David James was in Motor Gunboats (with Robert Hichens of Gunboat Command). Captured in February 1943 after abandoning ship due to fierce engagement with three German armed trawlers in the North Sea, he was imprisoned in Dulag Marlag. His first tunnel was discovered before completion. In December 1943 he succeeded in escaping during the weekly bath house visit and was on the run for almost a week disguised as an officer of the Royal Bulgarian Navy. He was captured after several close calls while attempting to board a ship at Lubeck. In February 1944 he escaped again this time dressed as a Swedish sailor and traveled by train to Bremen, Hamburg, Lubeck, Rostock finishing up in Danzig, all the while searching for a suitable ship. He eventually succeeded in reaching Stockholm after two and a half days in the extreme heat of a ship’s engine room. His superbly written narrative is full of suspense and excitement.

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Casemate Publishers

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1844684466

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The Politics of Heaven and Hell

Christian Themes from Classical, Medieval, and Modern Political Philosophy

By: James V. Schall

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The Politics of Heaven and Hell

Christian Themes from Classical, Medieval, and Modern Political Philosophy

By: James V. Schall

The Politics of Heaven and Hell makes an invaluable contribution to the understanding of classical, medieval, and modern political philosophy, while explaining the profound problem with modernity. Christianity "freed men from the overwhelming burden of ever thinking that their salvation will ultimately come from the political order", writes Fr. James Schall, S.J. Modernity, on the other hand, is a perversion of Christianity, which tries to achieve man's salvation in this world. It does this by politicizing everything, which results in the absolute state: "The distance from the City of God to the Leviathan is not at all far once the City of God is relocated on earth." The best defense against this tyranny is "the adequate description of the highest things, of what is beyond politics". Both reason and revelation are needed for this work, and they are eloquently and ably set forth in this book.

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Ignatius Press

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1642291390

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The Double Game

The Demise of America's First Missile Defense System and the Rise of Strategic Arms Limitation

By: James Cameron

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The Double Game

The Demise of America's First Missile Defense System and the Rise of Strategic Arms Limitation

By: James Cameron

How did the United States move from a position of nuclear superiority over the Soviet Union at the beginning of the 1960s to one of nuclear parity under the doctrine of mutual assured destruction in 1972? Drawing on declassified records of conversations three presidents had with their most trusted advisors, James Cameron offers an original answer to this question. John F. Kennedy, Lyndon Johnson, and Richard Nixon struggled to reconcile their personal convictions about the nuclear arms race with the views of the public and Congress. In doing so they engaged in a double game, hiding their true beliefs behind a fa ade of strategic language while grappling in private with the complex realities of the nuclear age. Cameron shows how, despite reservations about the nuclear buildup, Kennedy and Johnson pushed ahead with an anti-ballistic missile (ABM) system for the United States, fearing the domestic political consequences of scrapping both the system and the popular doctrine of strategic superiority that underpinned it. By contrast, the abrupt decline in US public and congressional support in 1969 forced Nixon to give up America's first ABM and the US lead in offensive ballistic missiles through agreements with the Soviet Union, despite his conviction that the US needed a nuclear edge to maintain the security of the West. By placing this dynamic at the center of the story, The Double Game provides a new overarching interpretation of this pivotal period in the development of US nuclear policy and a window onto current debates over nuclear superiority, deterrence, and the future of American grand strategy.

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Oxford University Press

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0190459921

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9780190459925

The Conspicuous Corporation

Business, Public Policy, and Representative Democracy

By: Neil James Mitchell

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The Conspicuous Corporation

Business, Public Policy, and Representative Democracy

By: Neil James Mitchell

Shows why business sometimes loses in policy debates despite often having overwhelming resources

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University of Michigan Press

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0472108182

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9780472108183

Bureaucracy

What Government Agencies Do And Why They Do It

By: James Q. Wilson

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Bureaucracy

What Government Agencies Do And Why They Do It

By: James Q. Wilson

The classic book on the way American government agencies work and how they can be made to work better -- the "masterwork" of political scientist James Q. Wilson (The Economist) In Bureaucracy, the distinguished scholar James Q. Wilson examines a wide range of bureaucracies, including the US Army, the FBI, the CIA, the FCC, and the Social Security Administration, providing the first comprehensive, in-depth analysis of what government agencies do, why they operate the way they do, and how they might become more responsible and effective. It is the essential guide to understanding how American government works.

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Basic Books

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1541646258

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9781541646254

The World's Cities

Contrasting Regional, National, and Global Perspectives

By: Andrew James Jacobs

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The World's Cities

Contrasting Regional, National, and Global Perspectives

By: Andrew James Jacobs

The World’s Cities offers instructors and students in higher education an accessible introduction to the three major perspectives influencing city-regions worldwide: City-Regions in a World System; Nested City-Regions; and The City-Region as the Engine of Economic Activity/Growth. The book provides students with helpful essays on each perspective, case studies to illustrate each major viewpoint, and discussion questions following each reading. The World’s Cities concludes with an original essay by the editor that helps students understand how an analysis incorporating a combination of theoretical perspectives and factors can provide a richer appreciation of the world’s city dynamics.

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Routledge

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0415894859

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9780415894852

For All We Have and Are

Regina and the Experience of the Great War

By: James M. Pitsula

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For All We Have and Are

Regina and the Experience of the Great War

By: James M. Pitsula

The First World War profoundly affected every community in Canada. In Regina, the politics of national identity, the rural myth, and the social gospel all lent a distinctive flavour to the city’s experience of the Great War. For many Reginans, the fight against German militarism merged with the struggle against social evils and the “Big Interests,” adding new momentum to the forces of social reform, including the fights for prohibition and women’s suffrage.James M. Pitsula traces these social movements against the background of the lives of Regina men who fought overseas in battles such as Passchendaele and Vimy Ridge. Skillfully combining vivid detail with the larger social context, For All We Have and Are provides a nuanced picture of how one Canadian community rebuilt both its realities and myths in response to the cataclysm of the “war to end all wars.”

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Univ. of Manitoba Press

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0887553206

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9780887553202

The End of Globalization

lessons from the Great Depression

By: Harold JAMES,Harold James

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The End of Globalization

lessons from the Great Depression

By: Harold JAMES,Harold James

Globalisation is here. This text provides an historical perspective, exploring the circumstances in which the globally integrated world of an earlier era broke down under the pressure of unexpected events.

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0674039084

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