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U.S. Foreign Policy: The Paradox of World Power

by Steven W. Hook
RM41.00 MYR
U.S. Foreign Policy: The Paradox of World Power
U.S. Foreign Policy: The Paradox of World Power

Power Constrained by Its Own Foundations

Steven W. Hook examines the paradoxes shaping U.S. global power. He maps the institutions and competing groups influencing foreign policy decisions. Twelve concise chapters cover security, trade, economics, and transnational issues.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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U.S. Foreign Policy: The Paradox of World Power

by Steven W. Hook
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ISBN: 9781568023304
Author: Steven W. Hook
Publisher: CQ Press
Related Collections: Politics, History, Sociology
Related Topics: History, Theory, Government, Social Issues, Political Science, American History, Politics, Sociology, World History

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The United States holds a paradox: it is the world's lone superpower, yet, ironically, is limited by the same factors that facilitated its primacy. A sense of national exceptionalism, a diffusion of governmental powers, and an open civil society helped to create a global behemoth, though at times also restrict the government's freedom of action. Hook looks closely at this push and pull by focusing on institutions of power, both inside and outside of government. He concludes that these public and private spheres have become more fractured and contentious as the scope of U.S. foreign policy has broadened, a serious problem if the nation is to speak effectively with one voice in international affairs. As Hook convincingly shows, the lines between domestic and foreign-policy concerns are increasingly blurred, the number and magnitude of security problems crossing national borders continues to increase, and more individuals and groups vie to be part of the policy process. U.S. Foreign Policy helps students understand not only how U.S. foreign policymaking has become more pluralistic, partisan, and piecemeal, but why. Clearly and concisely presented in twelve chapters, U.S. Foreign Policy provides a road map for fully grasping the complexity of the foreign policy decision-making process. Foundational chapters briefly cover a current snapshot of the United States in the world, how the country came to its present status, and the decision making process underlying both the study of foreign policy and the practice of policymaking. Body chapters thoroughly cover the roles each "inside-out" and "outside-in" institution plays. The book concludes with three policy domain chapters, examining in detail the problems of defense and national security policy, foreign economic and trade policy, and transnational issues such as environmental protection, energy policy, weapons proliferation, and human rights. Student Features: An array of pedagogical features aids students.
 

Power Constrained by Its Own Foundations

Steven W. Hook examines the paradoxes shaping U.S. global power. He maps the institutions and competing groups influencing foreign policy decisions. Twelve concise chapters cover security, trade, economics, and transnational issues.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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