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Biographical note
Steven W. Hook is professor of political science at Kent State University. In addition to this book, he is co-author of American Foreign Policy Since World War II (CQ Press, 2019, 21st ed., with John Spanier) and author of National Interest and Foreign Aid (Lynne Rienner, 1995). His edited books include U.S. Foreign Policy Today: American Renewal? (CQ Press, 2012, with James M. Scott), the Routledge Handbook of American Foreign Policy (Routledge Press, 2012, with Christopher M. Jones), and Democratic Peace in Theory and Practice (Kent State University Press, 2010). His journal articles have appeared in World Politics, International Studies Quarterly, Asian Survey, Foreign Policy Analysis, International Interactions, and other leading journals. Professor Hook received a BA (1982) in Journalism and Political Science from the University of Michigan and an MA (1990) and PhD (1993) in International Studies from the University of South Carolina. At Kent State, he received the university's Distinguished Teaching Award in 2007 and served as department chair from 2008 to 2012. He is a past president of the Foreign Policy Analysis sections of the American Political Science Association and the International Studies Association.<p> "<strong>U.S. Foreign Policy: The Paradox of World Power</strong> is one of the most complete and comprehensive introductions to U.S. foreign policy available. It is well-written for a student audience, and I am impressed with just how comprehensive it is. Students who read this book will have a superb introduction to American foreign policy and how it is studied."</p> -- Steven Livingston<br /><p>"Hook's text is one of the leading foreign policy textbooks precisely because of its overall structure, approach, and balance of detail that supports the overarching theme-the paradox of power. Each edition improves on the last, providing students with a clear introduction to U.S. foreign policy."</p> -- Peter H. Loedel<br /><p>"Each time I teach the U.S. foreign policy course and use Hook's book, students really read it. The writing style is clear and accessible, and students have even commented on the helpfulness of graphics. All in all, I continue to use <strong>U.S. Foreign Policy: The Paradox of World Power</strong> because my students respond to it so well."</p> -- Linda Adams
The book addresses international topics such as rapid developments in the global economy, the revival of great-power rivalry, and the growing influence of non-state actors. Domestic coverage includes trends in the U.S. economy, political polarization, bureaucratic rivalries, and the effects of social media as a primary venue for news. The most pressing question is whether U.S. foreign policymakers can manage these dynamics in a manner that preserves U.S. primacy.