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Killing Hope

US Military and CIA Interventions since World War II
By William Blum
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Inevitably, as one delves into the pages of Killing Hope by William Blum, the reader is introduced to a critical examination of the United States' foreign interventions during the second half of the 20th century. Blum meticulously presents various case studies to explore how and why these interventions were pursued, highlighting the complex interplay between American interests and the geopolitics of the time.
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This book may appeal to you if you're interested in exploring the complexities and historical context of U.S. foreign interventions since World War II. The author provides a critical analysis of American foreign policy, making it a compelling read for those curious about the effects of political decisions on global affairs.

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Is the United States a force for democracy? From 1940s China to Guatemala today, Blum presents a study of American covert and overt interference in the internal affairs of other countries. Each chapter of the book covers a year in which the author takes one particular country case and tells the story.

A devastating alternative history of America's covert and overt military interventions since the 1940s, updated for this new edition.

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In Killing Hope, William Blum, author of the bestselling Rogue State: A Guide to the World's Only Superpower, provides a devastating and comprehensive account of America's covert and overt military actions in the world, all the way from China in the 1940s to the invasion of Iraq in 2003 and - in this updated edition - beyond.

Is the United States, as it likes to claim, a global force for democracy? Killing Hope shows the answer to this question to be a resounding 'no'.

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Killing Hope by William Blum is praised for its meticulous research and impressive organisation. It is considered a valuable reference for understanding U.S. foreign policy and is highly regarded by noteworthy figures such as Noam Chomsky, Oliver Stone, and Gore Vidal. The book is described as a comprehensive summary of CIA history, with many reviewers acknowledging its contribution to shedding light on political issues and its impact in making readers reflect on U.S. actions abroad.

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ISBN: 9781350348196

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 May 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 709g

Pages: 472

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About the Author

William Blum is one of the United States' leading non-mainstream experts on American foreign policy. He left the State Department in 1967, abandoning his aspiration of becoming a Foreign Service Officer because of his opposition to what the US was doing in Vietnam. He then became a founder and editor of the Washington Free Press, the first 'alternative' newspaper in the capital. Blum has been a freelance journalist in the US, Europe and South America, and is the author of Rogue State and America's Deadliest Export.

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