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Book SynopsisU.S. Foreign Policy: Back to the Water's Edge is based on the old idea that despite domestic differences and party politics, Americans should unite at the water's edge and present a cohesive front to a hostile world. The fifth edition explores this theme through coverage of the Trump administration, its early policies, and how Trump's initiatives fit into the broader historical patterns of foreign policy in the United States. More compact than most of its competitors, the fifth edition packs necessary information and concepts into a lean but readable format. It contains rich historical content, providing the reader with snapshots of some of the truly classic highlightsand lowlightsof America's record in foreign affairs. Written with the student reader in mind, each chapter offers several pedagogical aids designed to reinforce and extend comprehension of the material. This text is also accompanied by a companion reader. Regional Cases in Foreign Policy, Second Edition, was written by Do
Trade ReviewA concise, mainstream US foreign policy text. It covers all the most essential topics, focuses on decision inputs and processes, and makes the somewhat controversial argument that partisan agreement is important and possible for improving US foreign policy outcomes. -- Jacob Shively, University of West Florida
A solid ‘no frills’ foreign policy textbook that provides a thorough introduction to U.S. foreign policy through extensive references, additional readings at the end of each chapter, and thought-provoking study questions. An excellent foundation for any US foreign policy course. -- Jeannie Grussendorf, Georgia State University
Table of ContentsI. The Context 1: U.S. Foreign Policy and the Water’s Edge 2: Brother, Can You Paradigm? 1945 to the Present II. Foreign Policy Processes 3: Understanding How It Happens: Decision Making and U.S. Foreign Policy 4: The President 5: The Role of Executive Agencies 6: Congress and Foreign Policy 7: Interest Groups and Think Tanks 8: The Public and the Media III. Policy Arenas 9: National Security Policy and Problems 10: Foreign Economic Policy 11: Trans-State Issues and American Foreign Policy IV. The Future 12: Conclusions: Back to the Water’s Edge
