Power and Principle: Memoirs of the National Security Advisor 1977-1981
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These important, self-flattering, and occasionally venomous memoirs depict the author's efforts to make President Jimmy Carter, and thus American foreign policy, more assertive toward the Soviet... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0374518777
ISBN13:9780374518776
Release Date:September 1985
Publisher:Farrar Straus Giroux
Length:587 Pages
Weight:1.86 lbs.
Dimensions:1.3" x 5.7" x 9.0"
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Insightful
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 14 years ago
While the earlier reviewers praise the book for many valuable in-sights into the inner workings of foreign policy-making, a thing I wholeheartedly agree, I disagree with their criticism over the perceived timidity of Brzezinski memoir. One should not confuse tough language for precise presentation of an argument. It's been a while since I read this book but the impression remains very strong and clear in my memory: there is no confusing of what Brzezinski's takes on Jimmy Carter, Cyrus Vance and other major players are. The fact that he writes with respect about all his counterparts regardless of possible deep disagreements is a sign of class, not timidity. Same goes for his views on all the most important foreign affair issues of the day. Be it Iran, Middle East or Soviet Union the reader is left with no uncertainty as to what the right policy should have been and what mistakes, in Brzezinski's view, were committed. There is no need for punchline of pointing a finger at anybody. The reader can judge for himself. Very good book, insightful. Strongly recommended.
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