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Author:

Heer, Paul J., 1959- author.

Title:

Mr. X and the Pacific : George F. Kennan and American policy in East Asia / Paul J. Heer.

Publisher:

Cornell University Press,

Copyright Date:

2018

Description:

xiii, 299 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm

Subject:

Kennan, George F.--(George Frost),--1904-2005.
Kennan, George F.--(George Frost),--1904-2005.
United States--Foreign relations--East Asia.
East Asia--Foreign relations--United States.
United States--Foreign relations--1945-1953.
Diplomatic relations.
East Asia.
United States.
1945-1953

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents:

Introduction : a strategic vision interrupted -- Encounters with East Asia : inheritance of a strategic perspective -- China : minimum aid and maximum flexibility -- Japan : the father of reverse course policy -- Ebb tide : Acheson takes the helm -- Prelude to the Korean War : applying the strategic concept on the East Asian periphery -- Korea : a labyrinth of ignorance and error and conjecture -- Aftermath of Korea : the end of a strategic vision for East Asia -- Vietnam : my piece has been spoken -- Conclusion : legacies of engagement with East Asia.

ISBN:

1501711148
9781501711145

OCLC:

(OCoLC)990183111

LCCN:

2017028411

Locations:

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

OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)