The New Mandarins of American Power: The Bush Administration's Plans for the World

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In this timely book, Alex Callinicos explores the real meaning of the Bush Doctrine. He deconstructs the rhetorical justifications of the 'war on terrorism' and analyses the strategy of the Republican neoconservatives who now dominate American foreign policy. * A controversial and provocative view on an extremely timely and important topic. * Examines the neo--conservative foreign policies of the Bush administration and the Project for the New American Century . * Highly topical * Builds on the success of Callinicos' previous book with us -- An Anti--Capitalist Manifesto.

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In this timely book, Alex Callinicos explores the real meaning of the Bush Doctrine. He deconstructs the rhetorical justifications of the 'war on terrorism' and analyses the strategy of the Republican neoconservatives who now dominate American foreign policy. * A controversial and provocative view on an extremely timely and important topic. * Examines the neo--conservative foreign policies of the Bush administration and the Project for the New American Century . * Highly topical * Builds on the success of Callinicos' previous book with us -- An Anti--Capitalist Manifesto.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 176
Edition: 1
Publisher: Polity
Published: 16 Oct 2003
ISBN 10: 0745632750
ISBN 13: 9780745632759

Media Reviews

Essential reading for those who have fought against war over the past two years and who see it as the defining issue of our age. Socialist Review This contemporary history by the UKa s leading orthodox Marxist intellectual provides a satisfying narrative of the neo--conservative ascendance that enabled the second Iraq war ... New Mandarins of American Power is engaging, accessible and incisive. Thomas Daniels, Red Pepper Deeply informed, balanced, and full of insights, this perceptive inquiry explores the rational basis for the aggressive unilateralism of the Bush administration that has frightened much of the world, arguing plausibly that it is based on a largely accurate reading of the long--term economic and geopolitical threats facing US capitalism . It more than fulfills its goal of contributing to a an understanding of the strange and frightening worlda that is taking shape. Noam Chomsky Of all those seeking to make sense of rampant American power, Alex Callinicos succeeds, outstandingly with his razor--sharp analysis and eloquent warning to us all. John Pilger

Author Bio

Alex Callinicos is Professorof Politics at the University of York.