The Ugly American
William J. Lederer
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The Ugly American
by William J. Lederer, Eugene Burdick
Published
1960
Publisher
fawcett world library
Pages
242
Description
This book is a fictionally written depiction of America^s failed foreign policy, tactics and blunders in a country depicted as an area similar to Viet Nam. The journalist author was entrenched in the region for several years as the French tried, without success, to exploit the area. Shortly thereafter the U.S. stepped in and, with typical American (monkeys in a watch shop fashion) enthusiasm, started the decimation of a people and their country. The story follows an American Ambassador as he wheels and deals his way into the hearts and pockets of the local elite whilst paying little notice to the pulse of a disgruntled rural populace allowing the Soviets to step in and sew the seeds of war.
Subjects
Kritik der reinen Vernunft
Laws, etc
Les Contes de ma mère l'Oye
Tax administration
NASA/DoD aerospace knowledge diffusion research project
Financial Management
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The Ugly American?
This edition of The Ugly American has approximately 242 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The Ugly American?
For most readers, The Ugly American typically takes between 5h 3m and 3h 22m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 60,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 2m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 9 days • Estimated word count: 60,500 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of The Ugly American?
The estimated word count for The Ugly American is approximately 60,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of The Ugly American?
The Ugly American was written by William J. Lederer, Eugene Burdick.
When was The Ugly American published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1960. The original work may have been published on a different date.