Gaddis, John Lewis.

Surprise, security, and the American experience [[Book] /] John Lewis Gaddis. - Cambridge, MA : Harvard University Press, 2004. - 150 p. ; 21 cm. - Joanna Jackson Goldman memorial lecture on American civilization and government .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

0674011740

2003056935


Surprise (Military science)--History.--United States
National security--United States.
Strategy.
Unilateral acts (International law).
Preemptive attack (Military science).


United States--Foreign relations.
United States--Foreign relations--Philosophy.

E183.7 / .G27 2004

355.033073

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