"It is lucidly written with a persuasive tone of urgency, keenly advancing our understanding of Arendt while emphasizing her contribution to a much needed 'new sense of the nature of the political and its role in human society.' The author's approach to Arendt and to other analysts of her work is bold and argumentative."—Choice
"Hansen's exegetical skill makes his a sophisticated introducotry text for those less familiar with Arendt's writings."—American Political Science Review
"...a fascinating read both for the general reader and the specialist. It will be an invaluable resource for anyone who wants to delve further into the lessons learned from one of the most complex multilateral negotiations undertaken in the latter half of the twentieth century."—Arms Control Today
