Harris, Lee, 1948-
Civilization and its enemies : the next stage of history / Lee Harris. - New York : Free Press, c2004. - xix, 232 p. ; 24 cm.
Includes index.
The riddle of the enemy -- Our world-historical gamble -- Defining the enemy -- The grand illusion -- Ruthlessness and the origin of civilization -- The birth of patriotism and the historic role of the United States -- Two types of cosmopolitanism: liberal versus team -- How reason goes wrong -- Tolerance: a case study -- The origin of the enemy -- The rare virtues of the West -- Conclusion: The next stage of history.
Stating that the world after September 11 is facing a new struggle between America and its allies and the Islamic nations, a controversial argument for brute force contends that America's adversaries cannot be addressed through diplomatic means.
0743257499 9780743257497 9781451655339 1451655339
2003063136
Civilization, Modern--1950-
World politics--21st century.
CB428 / .H375 2004
909.08
Civilization and its enemies : the next stage of history / Lee Harris. - New York : Free Press, c2004. - xix, 232 p. ; 24 cm.
Includes index.
The riddle of the enemy -- Our world-historical gamble -- Defining the enemy -- The grand illusion -- Ruthlessness and the origin of civilization -- The birth of patriotism and the historic role of the United States -- Two types of cosmopolitanism: liberal versus team -- How reason goes wrong -- Tolerance: a case study -- The origin of the enemy -- The rare virtues of the West -- Conclusion: The next stage of history.
Stating that the world after September 11 is facing a new struggle between America and its allies and the Islamic nations, a controversial argument for brute force contends that America's adversaries cannot be addressed through diplomatic means.
0743257499 9780743257497 9781451655339 1451655339
2003063136
Civilization, Modern--1950-
World politics--21st century.
CB428 / .H375 2004
909.08