How Long to Read Leo Strauss and the Invasion of Iraq

How Long Does it Take to Read Leo Strauss and the Invasion of Iraq?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 11 minutes to read Leo Strauss and the Invasion of Iraq by Aggie Hirst

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

The political philosophy of Leo Strauss has been the subject of significant scholarly and media attention in recent years, particularly in the context of the decision to invade Iraq in 2003. Allegations that a group of Strauss-inspired Neo-conservatives intervened in the foreign policy establishment of the US in order to realise the policy of 'regime change' began to emerge soon after the invasion, and unanswered questions remain a decade later. This book addresses these claims, focusing specifically on a group of Straussians active in the spheres of intelligence production, think tanks, and the media during the period from the 9/11 attacks to the invasion in 2003. Such an examination is intended not simply to identify and expose their activities promoting the policy of 'regime change' in Iraq during this period, but also to challenge them and the Straussian logics underpinning them. Utilising the thought of Jacques Derrida, the book enacts a deconstructive challenge to Strauss’ political philosophy which unsettles the fundamental assumptions it relies upon. In doing so, it exposes the securitising imperative underpinning Straussian thought and the Straussian interventions. It thereby simultaneously addresses crucial issues in political theory and contemporary foreign policy studies, while asserting that these dimensions of international politics can and should be dealt with in conjunction with each other. This book would be of interest to students and scholars of Global Politics, Political Theory, Security Studies and US Foreign Policy, and those outside the academy interested in Neo-conservatism and the 2003 invasion of Iraq.

How long is Leo Strauss and the Invasion of Iraq?

Leo Strauss and the Invasion of Iraq by Aggie Hirst is 246 pages long, and a total of 62,976 words.

This makes it 83% the length of the average book. It also has 77% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Leo Strauss and the Invasion of Iraq Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 44 minutes to read Leo Strauss and the Invasion of Iraq aloud.

What Reading Level is Leo Strauss and the Invasion of Iraq?

Leo Strauss and the Invasion of Iraq is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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