Includes bibliographical references (pages 243-268) and index.
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Foreword; Acknowledgments; 1. Modernization as Ideology; 2. American Social Science, Modernization Theory, and the Cold War; 3. Modernity, Anticommunism, and the Alliance for Progress; 4. Modernization for Peace; 5. Modernization at War; Conclusion; Notes; Bibliography; Index.
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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A discussion of the intellectual and cultural dimensions of the Cold War, revealing how social science theory helped shape American foreign policy during the Kennedy administration. It demonstrates how the concept of global modernization became a motivating ideology behind policy decisions.
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Title
Modernization as ideology.
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0807825336
CORPORATE BODY NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Alliance for Progress.
Peace Corps (U.S.)
Peace Corps (États-Unis)
Alliance for Progress.
Peace Corps (U.S.)
TOPICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Economic development projects-- Vietnam-- History-- 20th century.
Nationalism-- United States-- History-- 20th century.
Social change-- Developing countries-- History-- 20th century.
Social sciences-- Political aspects-- United States-- History-- 20th century.
Alliance pour le progrès.
Développement économique-- Nouveaux pays industrialisés-- Histoire-- 20e siècle.
Développement social-- Nouveaux pays industrialisés-- Histoire-- 20e siècle.
Nationalisme-- États-Unis-- Histoire-- 20e siècle.
Projets de développement économique-- Viêt-nam-- Histoire-- 20e siècle.
Sciences sociales-- Aspect politique-- États-Unis-- Histoire-- 20e siècle.
Buitenlandse politiek.
Diplomatic relations.
Economic development projects.
Economic history.
Ideologie.
Natievorming.
Nationalism.
Ontwikkelingssamenwerking.
POLITICAL SCIENCE-- Government-- International.
POLITICAL SCIENCE-- International Relations-- General.