Not just ather book on Star Wars, The Reign of Fantasy provides an explanation for the program's monumental political support during the Reagan years. The fundamental argument of the book is that the more fantastic the Star Wars proposal became, the greater the political success of the SDI program. And, though its primary focus is on Star Wars, the book's greatest contributions lie in the broader questions it raises concerning presidential leadership. What is the role of utopian visions in presidential politics? How could a surreal dream actually drive strategic policy? What are the future implications of Reagan's reign of fantasy to American-style democracy?
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Peter Lang Publishing Inc
ISBN-10
0820417718
ISBN-13
9780820417714
eBay Product ID (ePID)
128985490
Product Key Features
Author
Kerry L. Hunter
Format
Hardback
Language
English
Subject
Politics: General & Référence
Type
Textbook
Additional Product Features
Issn
0740-0470
Series Part/Volume Number
34
First Published
1992
Series Title
American University Studies Series 10: Political Science
Author Biography
The Author: Kerry Hunter received his Ph.D. in political science from the University of Washington. He is currently an assistant professor at Albertson College of Idaho, where he teaches courses in American politics and culture, political philosophy, and constitutional law.
Date of Publication
01/05/1992
Country of Publication
United States
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