Temptations of Power: The United States in Global Politics After 9/11

Jackson, R.; Towle, P.

Temptations of Power examines the new security dilemma which confronted George W. Bush when terrorists proved on 9/11 that they could seriously wound a great military powers on home ground. The authors argue that the response was influenced by neo-conservative exaggeration of the efficacy of military power and belief in the US ability.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2006-08-22

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9781403946768

DOI: 10.1057/9780230626386

Dimensions: 216cm x140cm

Pages: 228