The Icarus syndrome : a history of American hubris by Peter Beinart.

One of the nation's leading political writers offers a provocative and strikingly original account of American hubris throughout history--and how we learn from the tragedies that result.

Contents:

pt. 1. The hubris of reason -- A scientific peace -- The frightening dwarf -- Twice-born -- I didn't say it was good -- pt. 2. The hubris of toughness -- The murder of sheep -- The problem with men -- Saving Sarkhan -- Things are in the saddle -- Liberation -- The scold -- Fighting with rabbits -- If there is a bear? -- pt. 3. The hubris of dominance -- Nothing is consummated -- Fukuyama's escalator -- Fathers and sons -- Small ball -- The opportunity -- The romantic bully -- I'm delighted to see Mr. Bourne -- Conclusion: The beautiful lie.

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