| Hard Lessons: The Iraq Reconstruction Experience Contributor(s): U. S. Department of State (Author), Inspector General Iraq Reconstruction (Author) |
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ISBN: 1780393490 ISBN-13: 9781780393490 Publisher: www.Militarybookshop.Co.UK OUR PRICE: $17.05 Product Type: Paperback Published: February 2009 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science | Security (national & International) - History | Military - United States - History | Military - Iraq War (2003-2011) |
| Dewey: 956.704 |
| Physical Information: 0.96" H x 6" W x 9" (1.40 lbs) 478 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 21st Century - Cultural Region - Middle East |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Presents a comprehensive history of the U.S. program, chiefly derived from SIGIR's body of extensive oversight work in Iraq, hundreds of interviews with key figures involved with the reconstruction program, and thousands of documents. The report examines the pre-war planning for reconstruction, the shift from a large infrastructure program to a more community-based one, and the success of the Surge in 2007 and beyond. The report provides thirteen lessons applicable to contingency relief and reconstruction operations, which should create a basis for reviewing and reforming the U.S. approach to these activities. |