POLS 368 Lecture Notes - Beijing Review, Henry Kissinger, Stanley Hoffmann
19 Jan 2013
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Book was about the united states as a superpower not being able to impose its power. Argues that no ideology exists in the united states. He says there is no set of beliefs that are institutionalized (ex. There is no witch-hunt to single out non-believers or enemies of the state. Judeo christian religions often take up the ideological views of most. It is difficult for an atheist to run for office it"ll be very hard to get elected if one does not believe in god. Declared that declaration of independence was written for humans and not just the country as a whole. Talks about peace and sanctity of law, justice, liberty, equality and progress. Banned legally for a number of years throughout the 50s. He subscribed to soviet publications as an undergraduate. Ron wheeler received a fellowship to study at another university for three years. Was forced to take pledge about not subscribing to communist views.
