Public opinion and American foreign policy / Ole R. Holsti.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Holsti, Ole R.

Series:

Analytical perspectives on politics

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

International relations.

Public opinion.

United States--Foreign relations--1989---Public opinion.

United States.

United States--Foreign relations--1945-1989--Public opinion.

Public opinion--United States.

Physical Description:

xix, 378 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.

Edition:

Revised edition.

Place of Publication:

Ann Arbor : University of Michigan Press, [2004]

Summary:

Thoroughly revised edition of an essential text, incorporating a wealth of new material on American foreign policy since 9/11. The second edition of this concise masterwork includes vast amounts of new material on American foreign policy in the post-9/11 era, including the war in Iraq. Holsti explores the poorly understood role of public opinion in international affairs, looking at Americans' capacity to make informed judgments about issues far removed from their personal experience. "Impressively comprehensive and current: an excellent revision of a book by the #1 authority on the topic. This new edition will remain at the forefront for consultation and textbook adoption on the topic for years to come." -Bruce Russett, Yale University "I thought the first edition was the best single treatment of the subject-so, apparently, did the student who 'borrowed' my copy-and this is a worthy successor. The new edition almost flawlessly accomplishes the goal Holsti sets for himself: an update of his landmark book in light of emerging research and the dramatically changed state of the world that confronts U.S. foreign policy." -Randy Siverson, University of California, Davis "For those who are curious about the impact of 9/11 on American public opinion, for serious students of the relationship between foreign policy and public opinion, for anyone who wants to understand contemporary American opinion about the United States' place in the world, and for citizens tired of conventional wisdom about a difficult and important subject, Holsti's study is not only interesting and topical, it is essential." -Maxine Isaacs, Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University "Inan age of almost weekly polling on foreign policy, Holsti's insights are indispensable. He delivers double tour de force in this new edition, providing his own current and historical research along with a comprehensive synthesis of the existing literature. His analysis of the relationships between public opinion and foreign policy since 9/11 will prove particularly valuable for students and scholars alike." -Richard Eichenberg, Tufts University "Holsti combines a vast knowledge of political history and a mastery of the relevant scholarship with up-to-date empirical data to address the question of what role the general public can play in shaping foreign policy. This revised edition is a remarkable achievement." -Shoon Murray, School of International Service, American University

Contents:

The post World War II consensus

Challenges to the postwar consensus

Opinion leaders

Sources of foreign policy attitudes

A return to isolationism and unilateralism? pre- and post-September 11

Public opinion and foreign policy: where do we go from here?

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 333-363) and index.

ISBN:

0472030116

OCLC:

54082128