Leebaert, Derek.

Magic and mayhem / Derek Leebaert. - 1st Simon & Schuster hardcover ed. - New York : Simon & Schuster, 2010. - 336 p. ; 25 cm.

"Simon & Schuster nonfiction original"--T.p. verso.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [279]-323) and index.

Sources of magic -- Emergency men -- The mystique of American management -- Star power -- A world to be labeled, not understood -- Myths of history -- We'll show them the light -- Conclusion: Finding our better angels.

9781439125694 9781439141670 (ebk.)

2010011182


Magical thinking--Political aspects--United States.
Political culture--United States.


United States--Foreign relations--1945-1989.
United States--Foreign relations--1989-
United States--Foreign relations--Philosophy.
United States--Foreign relations administration.

E840 / L482m 2010

327.73009/04