Modernization as Ideology: American Social Science and "nation Building" in the Kennedy EraProviding new insight on the intellectual and cultural dimensions of the Cold War, Michael Latham reveals how social science theory helped shape American foreign policy during the Kennedy administration. He shows how, in the midst of America's protracted |
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... . Peace Corps ( U.S. ) 8. Economic development projects - Vietnam- History - 20th century . I. Title . II . Series . E841.L34 2000 327.73 - dc21 99-35517 CIP 04 03 02 01 00 54321 For Peter Richard Latham and Nancy Wagner Latham Foreword by.
... . Peace Corps ( U.S. ) 8. Economic development projects - Vietnam- History - 20th century . I. Title . II . Series . E841.L34 2000 327.73 - dc21 99-35517 CIP 04 03 02 01 00 54321 For Peter Richard Latham and Nancy Wagner Latham Foreword by.
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Page 270 - The course here indicated will be followed unless current events and experience shall show a modification or change to be proper, and in every case and exigency my best discretion will be exercised according to circumstances actually existing, and with a view and a hope of a peaceful solution of the national troubles and the restoration of fraternal sympathies and affections.