Includes bibliographical references (p. 341-349) and index.
Contents
Acknowledgements -- List of abbreviations -- 1. The neo-conservatives : a new political interest group -- 2. Origins and early development -- 3. The nineties : from near death to resurrection -- 4. The neo-conservative ascension -- 5. The false history -- 6. Outreach to the media and evangelicals -- 7. Iraq : the false pretenses -- 8. America : perception and counterperception -- 9. The neo-conservative "World War IV" and its impact on American society -- 10. The balance sheet and looking ahead -- Bibliography -- Index.