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Essence of decisionEssence of decision

Essence of decision1971

Graham T. Allison

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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?

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First published
1971
OL Work ID
OL1950302W

Subjects

Cuban Missile Crisis, 1962open_syllabus_projectRussian Military basesForeign relationsHistoryKubakriseHistoireBases militaires soviétiquesRelations extérieuresPrise de décisionCrise de Cuba (1962)Relations internationalesCuba-crisisBuitenlandse politiekCold WarDecision Making

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