Essence of Decision: Explaining the Cuban Missile Crisis

Author: Graham Allison

Brand: PEARSON EDUCATION

Edition: Subsequent

Number Of Pages: 416

EAN: 8581000014942

Release Date: 01-12-1999

Package Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.4 x 0.8 inches

Languages: English

Binding: Paperback

Part Number: new-20170302-c0012456

Details: One of the most influental political science works written in the post World War II era, the original edition of Essence of Decision is a unique and fascinating examination of the pivotal event of the cold Cold War. Not simply revised, but completely re-written, the Second Edition of this classic text is a fresh reinterpretation of the theories and events surrounding the Cuban Missle Crisis, incorporating all new information from the Kennedy tapes and recently declassified Soviet files. Essence of Decision Second Edition, is a vivid look at decision-making under pressure and is the only single volume work that attempts to answer the enduring question: how should citizens understand the actions of their government?