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Book SynopsisPart intellectual biography, part cultural history, and part history of the human sciences, this book is a reminder that the Second World War and the Cold War were a clash of cultures, not just ideologies. It examines how far intellectuals should involve themselves in politics. It also looks at US' relationship with Afghanistan, Iraq and Iran.
Trade Review"Balanced, fascinating, and extremely detailed ... Excellent."-Library Journal Library Journal "Bracing and lively."-Books and Culture Books and Culture 'Peter Mandler's account of an important episode in the history of American social science is carefully researched, balanced and consistently interesting.'-Adam Kuper, TLS -- Adam Kuper TLS "Mandler has done an excellent job recovering the important work they did and showing that Mead et al. were not simply 'nervous liberals' defending their ideals but part of a wider mobilization of intellectuals and scholars that sought to promote liberal and universalist values worldwide."-David Ekbladh, Journal of American Studies -- David Ekbladh Journal of American Studies "An outstanding scholarly accomplishment and a most intriguing and provocative book."-Michael E. Latham, Journal of Cold War Studies -- Michael E. Latham Journal of Cold War Studies
