A Concise History of U.S. Foreign Policy
Sometimes shorter is better. This compact and carefully written text skillfully analyzes the steady growth of American international reach and the irregular patterns of its involvement abroad. (Barry Hughes, University of Denver)Joyce Kaufman'sA Concise History of U.S. Foreign Policyis a wonderfully readable guide. It will be a welcome addition to the classroom. (James Goldgeier, George Washington University)Kaufman offers a work for political science students that focuses on overarching themes (e.g., national interest), decision processes (e.g., interplay within the executive), and decision makers (e.g., the president, Congress). Recommended. (CHOICE)Written in a lively, student-friendly manner on a subject—the evolution of U.S. foreign policy—with which students are woefully unfamiliar, this slender volume fills a vital role for those instructors who want to acquaint their students with the sweep of the American foreign policy experience without overwhelming the course. The style is lively and engaging. I found the discussion of the early Cold War particularly valuable. A recommended supplement. (Donald M. Snow, University of Alabama)