This thesis identifies a force, inherent in the national security
decision-making process, which contributed to the American
involvement in Viet Nam. Termed "policy precedents," this force may
be outside the control of the unwary decision maker and can result
in irrational international behavior on the part of the nation.
Once a policy or program becomes totally enmeshed within the
governmental organization it becomes such a firm commitment that
deviation from within becomes virtually impossible. At this point
the means supplants the end and past policy drives present and
future policies. Flexibility in decision making is lost and only a
force from outside the government can effect a change. To develop
this thesis the author employs the historical method and traces the
development of American policy as directed toward Indochina and
Viet Nam during the period 1944 to 1961. Policies are analyzed to
isolate American national interests and objectives, to determine
the courses of action considered, and to identify the stated
rationale for selection of the final policy. The "classical" or
"pure rationality" decision-making model is employed to assist in
this analysis. To accomplish this research a great deal of material
was reviewed, analyzed and isolated. The available literature, both
the limited primary and voluminous secondary sources were reviewed.
General
Imprint: |
Biblioscholar
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
August 2012 |
First published: |
August 2012 |
Authors: |
Joseph A. Walton
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Dimensions: |
246 x 189 x 9mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
Pages: |
170 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-249-28457-4 |
Categories: |
Books >
Social sciences >
Education >
General
|
LSN: |
1-249-28457-0 |
Barcode: |
9781249284574 |
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