American foreign policy: Past, present, future

by Glenn P. Hastedt

This book brings together 3 key elements for readers. It provides an overview of the historical information to make sense of current U.S. foreign policy; it supplies case studies to give readers grounding in key events in U.S. foreign policy and information on contemporary issues; and it incorporates concepts that structure an investigation into U.S. foreign policy. The focus is on U.S. policy itself and not on U.S. foreign policy toward specific regions or issues. The volume addresses the global, historical and domestic contexts of American policy, foreign affairs government, how the constitution, presidency and congress relate to foreign affairs, foreign policy making and policy tools and alternative futures. For those interested in a thorough, up-to-date, yet concise presentation of American foreign policy.

Genres: History, Politics, Nonfiction, Textbooks

346 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1991

Reviews

[Dale · Rating 5 out of 5]

Issued at the US Army War College this is a great book for an all inclusive look at American Foreign Policy. The author provides context, asks questions at the end of each section for reflection, and provides suggested further readings. There is a shelf life for the information about the current state of affairs, hence it being the twelfth edition.

[Don · Rating 2 out of 5]

Sloppy history within.

[Diogenes the Dog · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not horrible for a textbook.

[J. Tayler Smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

It’s is a textbook on American foreign policy. It’s does it’s job well. It remains unbiased on the topic and presents the facts what American foreign policy has consisted of from about World War II until the end of Obama’s presidency. Not much more can be said.

[Jacob · Rating 4 out of 5]

better than I expected.

[Sannie Hald · Rating 2 out of 5]

Article 23***

[Neh · Rating 4 out of 5]

Using this book and Jentleson's textbook contiguously was the best decision. The synergistic benefit was invaluable to say the least!

[Art · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent textbook (Tenth Edition) on American Foreign Policy.