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Author:

Harris, Lee, 1948-

Title:

Civilization and its enemies : the next stage of history / Lee Harris.

Publisher:

Free Press,

Copyright Date:

c2004

Description:

xix, 232 p. ; 24 cm.

Subject:

Civilization, Modern--1950-
World politics--21st century.
Internationale politiek.
Ethische aspecten.
11 September 2001.
Cultuur.
Vijandbeeld.

Notes:

Includes index.

Contents:

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.

Summary:

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.

ISBN:

9780743257497
0743257499

OCLC:

(OCoLC)53231297

LCCN:

2003063136

Locations:

RZPE145 -- Carroll Public Library (Carroll)

UNUX074 -- University of Northern Iowa - Rod Library (Cedar Falls)

PLAX964 -- Luther College - Preus Library (Decorah)

UTAX314 -- Emmaus Bible College Library (Dubuque)

ULAX314 -- Loras College Library (Dubuque)

VFPB334 -- Elgin Public Library (Elgin)

SOAX911 -- Simpson College - Dunn Library (Indianola)

N5UX522 -- University of Iowa Law Library (Iowa City)

OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)

HRPE845 -- Sioux Center Public Library (Sioux Center)

GEPG771 -- West Des Moines Public Library (West Des Moines)