The American approach to foreign affairs : an uncertain tradition / Roger S. Whitcomb.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Whitcomb, Roger S., 1939-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

United States--Foreign relations--Philosophy.

United States.

International relations.

Philosophy.

Physical Description:

x, 149 pages ; 25 cm

Place of Publication:

Westport, Conn. : Praeger, 1998.

Summary:

America's historic approach to foreign affairs, while at times admirable, has frequently been injurious to the American people and others. This book argues that a proper understanding of that tradition is vital to the country's continued well-being.

Contents:

Preface: An American Paradox ix

Introduction: The American Tradition of Foreign Affairs 1

Chapter 1. Ideas, Ideals, and Ideology in American History 7

Chapter 2. Policy Imperatives: The American National Style 33

Chapter 3. The Approach to Problem-Solving 59

Chapter 4. The Isolationist-Interventionist Impulse 81

Chapter 5. Tradition Manifest: The American Concept of Alliance 107

Chapter 6. Reflections 127.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages [137]-146) and index.

ISBN:

0275960994

OCLC:

37721279