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Author:

Campbell, Kurt M., 1957-

Title:

Difficult transitions : foreign policy troubles at the outset of presidential power / Kurt M. Campbell, James B. Steinberg.

Publisher:

Brookings Institution Press,

Copyright Date:

c2008

Description:

xiv, 204 p., [8] p. of plates : ill. ; 24 cm.

Subject:

United States--Foreign relations.
United States--Foreign relations administration.
United States--Foreign relations--Case studies.
United States--Foreign relations administration--Case studies.
Presidents--United States--Transition periods.

Other Authors:

Steinberg, James.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 191-196) and index.

Summary:

"Gives an overview of presidential transitions in foreign policy including case studies of prominent episodes. Pinpoints causes of fiascos--writing off previous administrations' policies and failing to appreciate differences between campaign promises and policy realities. Provides a road map to help new administrations steer clear of the land mines ahead"--Provided by publisher.

ISBN:

0815713401 (cloth : alk. paper)
9780815713401 (cloth : alk. paper)

LCCN:

2008043661

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)

N5UX522 -- University of Iowa Law Library (Iowa City)