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Book SynopsisThe first comprehensive description and critique of the six most important historical interpretations of US Cold War foreign policy: Traditionalism, Revisionism, Post-Revisionism, Corporatism, World Systems Theory, and Post-Structuralism.
Trade ReviewA good historiographical summary / critique of six persepectives on American Cold War foreign policy. Choice Hurst's book is a valuable summary of all the main strands of theoretical explorations into the Cold War policy of the United States. The relative shortness of the book make it ideal as an advanced undergraduate or postgraduate reader. Political Studies Review Hurst has written a challenging book that crosses the sometimes treacherous boundaries of history and political science. It is a fine look at Cold War historiography. -- Professor Lloyd Gardner, Rutgers University Steven Hurst provides a clear and sophisticated discussion of various approaches to the historical understanding of the Cold War. I recommend this book very strongly to everyone who is interested in Cold War history and historiography. -- John Dumbrell, Professor of Politics, Leicester University A good historiographical summary / critique of six persepectives on American Cold War foreign policy. Hurst's book is a valuable summary of all the main strands of theoretical explorations into the Cold War policy of the United States. The relative shortness of the book make it ideal as an advanced undergraduate or postgraduate reader. Hurst has written a challenging book that crosses the sometimes treacherous boundaries of history and political science. It is a fine look at Cold War historiography. Steven Hurst provides a clear and sophisticated discussion of various approaches to the historical understanding of the Cold War. I recommend this book very strongly to everyone who is interested in Cold War history and historiography.
Table of ContentsIntroduction; 1. Traditionalism; 2. Revisionism; 3. Post-Revisionism; 4. Corporatism; 5. World Systems Theory; 6. Post-Structuralism and Culture; Conclusions; Bibliography.
