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.
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This book highlights global and domestic shifts in the balance of power that affect U.S. foreign policy.
PART I. The Setting of U.S. Foreign Policy
Chapter 1: The United States in a Turbulent World
Snapshot: America's World Power
Challenges to U.S. Primacy
The Paradox of America's World Power
Conclusion
Chapter 2: The Expansion of U.S. Power
Economic and Territorial Expansion
Fighting Two World Wars
Global Primacy and the Cold War
New Challenges after the Cold War
Conclusion
Chapter 3: Dynamics of Decision Making
The Global Context: Rival Perspectives
Opening the "Black Box" of Domestic Politics
The Impact of Civil Society
Coping with Bureaucratic Politics
The Human Factor
Conclusion
PART II. Inside-Out: Government Sources of Foreign Policy
Chapter 4: Presidential Power
The Constitution's Mixed Blessing
Presidential Prerogative in the "Zone of Twilight"
Structures of the "Presidential Branch"
Judicial Interventions in Foreign Policy
Conclusion
Chapter 5: Congress beyond the "Water's Edge"
Trends in Legislative-Executive Relations
Constraints on Congressional Action
Legislating Foreign Policy
War Powers and the Use of Force
The Power of the Purse
Conclusion
Chapter 6: The Foreign Policy Bureaucracy
Agency Dysfunctions and the Paradox of World Power
The Diplomatic Complex
The Security Complex
The Intelligence Complex
The Economic Complex
Conclusion
PART III. Outside-In: External Sources of Foreign Policy
Chapter 7: Public Opinion at Home and Abroad
Democracy and the Paradox of World Power
Public Opinion since World War II
Group Identities and Foreign Policy Views
Conclusion
Chapter 8: The Impact of Mass Communications
Functions of the News Media
Patterns of Foreign News Coverage
Government Efforts to Control the Message
The Social Media Revolution
Online News and Views from Overseas
Conclusion
Chapter 9: Social Movements and Interest Groups
Group Action and the Paradox
Dynamics of Social Movements
Types of Foreign Policy NGOs
Group Strategies and Tactics
Buying Power: The Corporate Connection
Conclusion
PART IV. Policy Domains
Chapter 10: National Security and Defense Policy
The Foundation of Strategy
Justifying the Use of Force
The Nuclear Shadow
Waging War on Terror
Conclusion
Chapter 11: Economic Statecraft
Models of Political Economy
The Balance of Economic Power
Trade Policy as a "Two-Level Game"
National Interests and Foreign Aid
Economic Sanctions as a Policy Tool
Conclusion
Chapter 12: Transnational Policy Problems
Managing the Global Commons
The Immigration Debate
The Dangers of Weapons Proliferation
Promoting Human Rights and Democracy
Signs of a More Peaceful World
Conclusion
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"U.S. Foreign Policy: The Paradox of World Power 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." -- Steven Livingston"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." -- Peter H. Loedel"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 U.S. Foreign Policy: The Paradox of World Power because my students respond to it so well." -- Linda Adams
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Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9781506321585
Publisert
2016-02-29
Utgave
5. utgave
Utgiver
Vendor
CQ Press
Vekt
790 gr
Høyde
231 mm
Bredde
190 mm
Aldersnivå
05, U
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
520
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