American foreign policy since World War II

Synopsis

Written in an accessible style with a minimum of jargon, this text presents an overview of American foreign policy since World War II. The focus is on the conduct of foreign policy rather than its formulation. The 16th edition contains new material examining the causes and implications of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. A table of U.S. administrations and a chronology of significant events are found in the appendix. Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)