The Fog of War: Lessons from the Life of Robert S. McNamara
by James G. Blight, janet M. Lang
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Author: James G. Blight, janet M. LangEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2005-03-25
ISBN: 0742542211
Number of pages: 224
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
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- ISBN13: 9780742542211
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Book Reviews of The Fog of War: Lessons from the Life of Robert S. McNamara
Book Review: More academic companion to the film
Summary: 4 Stars
Good book for the academic, as follow-up to the movie. This is the equivalent of expanded footnotes to the conversations in the movie. McNamara is fascinating and wherever you stand on your opinion of him, the book provides a wealth of thought, discussion and response to his interviews in the film.
See the movie first and if you need more context, pick up this book.
Summary of The Fog of War: Lessons from the Life of Robert S. McNamara
Robert S. McNamara is one of modern America's most controversial figures. His opinions, policies, and actions have led to a firestorm of debate, ignited most recently by Errol Morris's Academy Award-winning film, The Fog of War.In the companion book, editors James G. Blight and janet M. Lang use lessons from McNamara's life to examine issues of war and peace in the 20th century. McNamara's career spans some of America's defining events--from the end of World War I, through the course of World War II, and the unfolding of the Cold War in Cuba, Vietnam, and around the world. The Fog of War brings together film transcripts, documents, dialogues, and essays to explore what the horrors and triumphs of the 20th century can teach us about the future.
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