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Encore Booknotes: Deborah Shapley, "Promise and Power: The Life and Times of Robert McNamara"

Deborah Shapley

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Deborah Shapley discusses her research for her book, "Promise and Power: The Life and Times of Robert McNamara," on the life of the former Secretary of Defense. Mr. McNamara, who Ms. Shapley says helped create the Vietnam tragedy, was also president of the World Bank for several years.  Deborah Shapley conducted several interviews with Robert McNamara for the book. 

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Deborah Shapley

Deborah Shapley has written about science, technology and defense policy for The Financial Times, the Washington Post, the New York Times and other outlets. 
 


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Encore Booknotes: Deborah Shapley, "Promise and Power: The Life and Times of Robert McNamara"

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  • Saturday, May 19th at 6pm (ET)
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