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Robert Mcnamara'S Other War: The World Bank And International Development (Politics And Culture In Modern America)-used
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Robert Mcnamara Is Best Known For His Key Role In The Escalation Of The Vietnam War As U.S. Secretary Of Defense Under Presidents John F. Kennedy And Lyndon Johnson. The Familiar Story Begins With The Brilliant Young Executive Transforming Ford Motor Company, Followed By His Rise To Political Power Under Kennedy, And Culminating In His Downfall After Eight Years Of Failed Military Policies. Many Believe Mcnamara'S Fall From Grace After Vietnam Marked The End Of His Career. They Were Wrong.In Robert Mcnamara'S Other War, Patrick Allan Sharma Reveals The Previously Untold Story Of What Happened Next. As President Of The World Bank From 1968 To 1981, Mcnamara Changed The Way Many People Thought About International Development By Shifting The World Bank'S Focus To Poverty Alleviation. Though His Efforts To Redeem Himself After His Failures In Vietnam Were Wellintentioned, Sharma Argues, His Expansion Of The World Bank'S Agenda Contributed To A Decline In The Quality Of Its Activities. Mcnamara'S Policies At The Bank Also Helped Lay The Groundwork For The Economic Crises That Have Plagued The Developing World During The Past Three Decades.Not Only Has Sharma Crafted An Engaging Chronicle Of One Of The Most Enigmatic Figures In Modern American History; He Has Also Produced One Of The First Detailed Histories Of The World Bank. He Mines Previously Unstudied Bank Documents That Have Only Recently Become Available To Researchers As Well As Material From Archives On Three Continents. Sharma'S Extensive Research Shows That Mcnamara'S Influence Extended Well Beyond Vietnam And That His World Bank Years May Be His Most Enduring Legacy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Robert McNamara's Other War'? A: The book primarily focuses on Robert McNamara's tenure as president of the World Bank and his efforts to shift its focus towards poverty alleviation after his controversial role in the Vietnam War.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Robert McNamara's Other War' is Patrick Allan Sharma.
- Q: When was the book published? A: The book was published on May 2, 2017.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 240 pages.
- Q: What insights does the author provide about the World Bank? A: The author provides detailed insights into the World Bank's history, McNamara's policies, and how they contributed to the economic challenges faced by developing nations.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic research? A: Yes, the book includes extensive research and previously unstudied documents, making it suitable for academic research on international development and the World Bank.
- Q: What themes are explored in the book? A: The book explores themes of redemption, international development, and the impact of McNamara's policies on global economic crises.
- Q: Does the book contain any historical documents? A: Yes, it includes references to previously unstudied Bank documents and archival material from three continents.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as 'New'.