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Record Nr.

UNINA9910451286103321

Autore

Cameron Fraser <1947-, >

Titolo

US foreign policy after the Cold War : global hegemon or reluctant sheriff? / / Fraser Cameron

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London ; ; New York : , : Routledge, , 2005

ISBN

1-134-24406-1

1-280-37709-7

9786610377091

0-203-00657-7

Edizione

[2nd ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (257 p.)

Classificazione

15.85

Disciplina

327.73/009/049

Soggetti

Electronic books.

United States Foreign relations 1989-

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (p. [213]-222) and index.

Nota di contenuto

Book Cover; Half-Title; Title; Copyright; Contents; List of Figures; List of Tables; Preface; List of Abbreviations; Introduction; 1. From Colony to Superpower; 2. The Post-Cold War Years; 3. The Executive Branch; 4. The Role of Congress; 5. The Domestic Environment; 6. The Media and Public Opinion; 7. Foreign Trade, the Economy and Globalization; 8. Terrorism and the Iraq War; 9. US Foreign Policy Priorities; 10. Hegemon and Sheriff; Conclusion; Glossary; Selected Key Dates; Appendix 1; Appendix 2; Bibliography; Index

Sommario/riassunto

Since the success of the best-selling first edition, the world has remained fascinated with US foreign policy, not least because of the far-reaching consequences of the US led invasion of Iraq. This fully updated textbook follows the events of the past two and a half years including the 2004 presidential campaign, whilst still providing a comprehensive introduction to all aspects of American foreign policy. Chapter headings include:from colony to superpowerthe post-Cold War decadethe role of Congressthe media and public opinionthe