Cult of the Irrelevant - (Princeton Studies in International History and Politics) by Michael C Desch (Paperback)

The Cult of the Irrelevant is a groundbreaking book that exposes the shocking truth about how professionalization and scholarly "rigor" have made social scientists increasingly irrelevant to US national security policy.

With a unique blend of historical narrative and practical recommendations, this book provides a comprehensive analysis of the gap between national security policymakers and international relations scholars.

The author, Michael Desch, traces the history of the relationship between the Beltway and the Ivory Tower from World War I to the present day, revealing how social science research became disconnected from real-world problems during times of peace.

The book offers concrete recommendations for scholars who want to shape government work, providing a wake-up call to a field that has lost its way.

Don't miss out on this essential read for anyone interested in understanding the complex relationship between academia and national security policy.