White House and White Africa
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Group
Published: 2018
Language: eng
Number of pages: 312
ISBN-13: 9781138319998
Subjects: United states, foreign relations, zimbabwe; Zimbabwe, foreign relations; United states, foreign relations, 1945-1989
Description: This book offers an insightful analysis of presidential policy towards Rhodesia during the UDI era of 1965-1979. Michel provides an informative account of the stance adopted by the differing presidential administrations towards Salisbury and highlights the shifting alignment of the global and domestic dynamics that shaped decision-making. The book also explores the complex relationship between pragmatism and morality in formulating policy, and Michel considers intriguing questions over the competing visions within Washington of what constituted pragmatism or morality during the era of decolonization.