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Road to Disaster: A New History of America's Descent Into Vietnam,Used
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The most thoughtful and judicious onevolume history of the war and the American political leaders who presided over the difficult and painful decisions that shaped this history. The book will stand for the foreseeable future as the best study of the tragic mistakes that led to so much suffering.'Robert DallekMany books have been written on the tragic decisions regarding Vietnam made by the young stars of the Kennedy and Johnson administrations. Yet despite millions of words of analysis and reflection, no historian has been able to explain why such decent, brilliant, and previously successful men stumbled so badly.That changes with Road to Disaster. Historian Brian VanDeMark draws upon decades of archival research, his own interviews with many of those involved, and a wealth of previously unheard recordings by Robert McNamara and Clark Clifford, who served as Defense Secretaries for Kennedy and Johnson. Yet beyond that, Road to Disaster is also the first history of the war to look at the cataclysmic decisions of those in the Kennedy and Johnson administrations through the prism of recent research in cognitive science, psychology, and organizational theory to explain why the 'Best and the Brightest' became trapped in situations that suffocated creative thinking and willingness to dissent, why they found change so hard, and why they were so blind to their own errors.An epic history of Americas march to quagmire, Road to Disaster is a landmark in scholarship and a book of immense importance.
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- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'Road to Disaster'? A: The book focuses on the history of America's involvement in Vietnam, analyzing the decisions made by political leaders during the Kennedy and Johnson administrations and the cognitive biases that influenced those decisions.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Road to Disaster'? A: The author of 'Road to Disaster' is Brian VanDeMark, a historian with extensive archival research experience.
- Q: How many pages does 'Road to Disaster' have? A: The book contains 656 pages.
- Q: When was 'Road to Disaster' published? A: The book was published on September 18, 2018.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Road to Disaster' have? A: The book is available in a hardcover binding.
- Q: Is 'Road to Disaster' suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'Road to Disaster' is suitable for academic study as it provides in-depth analysis and insights into historical events, making it a valuable resource for students and scholars.
- Q: Does 'Road to Disaster' include primary source materials? A: Yes, the book includes primary source materials such as interviews and previously unheard recordings from key figures involved in the Vietnam War.
- Q: What edition of 'Road to Disaster' is available? A: The available edition of 'Road to Disaster' is the First Edition.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in 'Road to Disaster'? A: Key themes include decision-making under pressure, cognitive biases in leadership, and the impact of organizational theory on historical outcomes.
- Q: Who would benefit from reading 'Road to Disaster'? A: Readers interested in American history, political science, and military strategy would benefit from this book, as well as those seeking to understand the complexities of the Vietnam War.