SOLD Essence of Decision: Explaining the Cuban Missile Crisis by Graham T. Allison – 1971

Books : History : American : Politics, Political Science : Military

 

The title, “Essence of Decision: Explaining the Cuban Missile Crisis” is based on a speech by John F. Kennedy, in which he said, "The essence of ultimate decision remains impenetrable to the observer - often, indeed, to the decider himself." The mid 20th Century book is an analysis, by political scientist Graham T. Allison, who used the crisis as a case study for future studies into governmental decision-making. It became the founding study of the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University, and in doing so revolutionized the field of international relations.

Graham T. Allison is an American political scientist distinguished for his contributions to the study and development of political decision making, especially during times of crisis. Since the 1970s, Allison has been a leading analyst of U.S. national security and defense policy, with a special interest in nuclear weapons and terrorism.

Binding: Paperback, Softcover Edition

Type: Non-Fiction (Academic Textbook)

Pages: 338 (including the index, plus the preface)

Publisher: Boston Little Brown, 1971

Subjects: Political Thought, Current Affairs

Size: about 8" x 5.5” x 1”

ISBN 10: 0316034363

ISBN 13: 9780316034364

Condition: please see the photos and note the following –

PAGES: some have light pencil marks and underlining, otherwise all appear clean with no apparent dog ears, stains, foxing, tears or missing pages.

BINDING: tight.

COVER: shows age and wear.

END PAPERS: very good, clean.

Item ID: 70 Vintage Book

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