Death and the Statesman

The Culture and Psychology of U.S. Leaders During War

• Author(s): Joseph B. Underhill-Cady,
• Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
• Pages: 256
• ISBN_10: 0312239289
  ISBN_13: 9780312239282
  
• Language: en
• Categories: Political Science / Political Process / Leadership , Political Science / History & Theory , Political Science / General ,

Description:... Death and the Statesman argues that the fear of death powerfully shapes our thinking about war. Drawing on an extensive study of 20th century US foreign policy officials, Underhill-Cady argues that through the use of symbolism, metaphor, and ritual, foreign policy leaders construe war as a battle against death itself. He provides a fresh and provocative perspective on the underlying cultural and psychological dynamics that make it possible for nations to go to war.