Description

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?

Appropriate Courses & Related Titles

International Relations (Political Science)
American Foreign Policy (Political Science)

Features

• NEW - <F75BS>NEW! Substantially rewritten to reflect the significant new American and Soviet archival sources now available to the researchers. Pg.___

• Using the central case of the missile crisis as a basic frame of reference, it teaches students how to compare and contrast perspectives on foreign affairs. Pg.___

Table Of Contents

1. Model 1: The Rational Actor.


2. The Cuban Missile Crisis: A First Cut.


3. Model II: Organizational Behavior.


4. The Cuban Missile Crisis: A Second Cut.


5. Model III: Governmental Politics.


6. The Cuban Missile Crisis: A Third Cut.


7. Conclusion.