The Fog of War

Name: The Fog of War
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SKU: 9780742542211
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Lessons from the Life of Robert S. McNamara

By James G. Blight and janet M. Lang

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The Fog of War by James G. Blight and Janet M. Lang explores the life and insights of Robert S. McNamara, focusing on his experiences during significant 20th-century conflicts, including the Cuban Missile Crisis and the Vietnam War. Through a series of interviews and reflections, the book delves into the complexities and human aspects of wartime decision-making, offering a profound perspective on history, diplomacy, and the often unclear nature of military engagement.
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If you are fascinated by historical narratives that delve into the intricacies of Cold War policies and the human experiences behind global events, this engaging biography and memoir provides a nuanced exploration of decision-making during turbulent times. The book offers insightful perspectives that illuminate the often-complicated interplay between personal experiences and world affairs.

The Fog of War provides the background behind the Academy Award-winning documentary by Errol Morris. In this intriguing work, editors James G. Blight and janet M. Lang, who served as academic advisors on the film, bring together film transcripts, documents, dialogues, and essays to explore the issues raised by Robert McNamara's life and work.

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The Fog of War provides the background behind the Academy Award-winning documentary by Errol Morris. In this intriguing work, editors James G. Blight and Janet M. Lang, who served as academic advisors on the film, bring together film transcripts, documents, dialogues, and essays to explore the issues raised by Robert McNamara's life and work.

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The Fog of War by James G. Blight and Janet M. Lang is praised for its insightful exploration of Robert McNamara's reflections on critical historical events, including the Cuban Missile Crisis and the Vietnam War. Reviewers highlight the book's ability to extend the lessons drawn in Errol Morris's documentary, offering a profound commentary enriched with historical documents and dialogues. It is regarded as essential reading for understanding the complexities of war and the consequences of decision-making, with a compelling narrative that is both revelatory and thought-provoking.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780742542211

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 March 2005

Country: United States

Imprint: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 154.0mm

Height: 230.0mm

Weight: 508g

Pages: 224

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Biography & Memoir James G. Blight janet M. Lang Non-Fiction Political Biographies

About the Author

James G. Blight and Janet M. Lang served as academic advisors for Errol Morris's film. Pioneers in the field of critical oral history, they teach at Brown University's Watson Institute for International Relations. James Blight is the author of more than a dozen books on the recent history of U.S. foreign policy, most recently Sad and Luminous Days: Cuba’s Struggle with the Superpowers after the Missile Crisis (with Philip Brenner); Cuba on the Brink: Castro, the Missile Crisis, and the Soviet Collapse (with David A. Welch); Wilson’s Ghost: Reducing the Risk of Conflict, Killing and Catastrophe in the 21st Century (with Robert S. McNamara); and Argument Without End: In Search of Answers to the Vietnam Tragedy (with Robert S. McNamara and Robert K. Brigham).