Tracy Lagomarsino
History 202
12/12/2017
The Limits of Power: The End of American Exceptionalism
Andrew J. Bacevich
Andrew J. Bacevich, Sr. is the author of The Limits of Power: The End of American Exceptionalism, a book that offers insight into the problems that Americans face in the 21st century and potentially how to solve them. In this book, Bacevich lends his unique perspective on the American condition as a retired career officer from the United States Army, as well as the father of a deceased son, who was killed in action by an IED (improvised explosive device) while serving in Iraq under the United States Army. During his career in the United States army, he served during the Vietnam war, as well as holding posts in Germany and the Persian Gulf. He is now currently teaching …show more content…
In addition to his extensive background in international relations, he also holds a Phd in American Diplomatic History from Princeton University. In The Limits of Power, Bacevich criticizes US engagement in preventative wars, especially the war in Iraq. He challenges the people of the United States to take a long, hard look at themselves and accept responsibility for the predicament the nation is in. He also encourages Americans to seek alternative solutions to sustaining the “global war on terror”, including efforts to get rid of nuclear weapons and addressing the issue of climate change. The main argument of The Limits of Power is that the United States faces three self-made crises, including a “crisis of profligacy”, a political crisis, and a military
History 202
12/12/2017
The Limits of Power: The End of American Exceptionalism
Andrew J. Bacevich
Andrew J. Bacevich, Sr. is the author of The Limits of Power: The End of American Exceptionalism, a book that offers insight into the problems that Americans face in the 21st century and potentially how to solve them. In this book, Bacevich lends his unique perspective on the American condition as a retired career officer from the United States Army, as well as the father of a deceased son, who was killed in action by an IED (improvised explosive device) while serving in Iraq under the United States Army. During his career in the United States army, he served during the Vietnam war, as well as holding posts in Germany and the Persian Gulf. He is now currently teaching …show more content…
In addition to his extensive background in international relations, he also holds a Phd in American Diplomatic History from Princeton University. In The Limits of Power, Bacevich criticizes US engagement in preventative wars, especially the war in Iraq. He challenges the people of the United States to take a long, hard look at themselves and accept responsibility for the predicament the nation is in. He also encourages Americans to seek alternative solutions to sustaining the “global war on terror”, including efforts to get rid of nuclear weapons and addressing the issue of climate change. The main argument of The Limits of Power is that the United States faces three self-made crises, including a “crisis of profligacy”, a political crisis, and a military