Difficult transitions [ foreign policy troubles at the outset of presidential power

"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 m...

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Main Authors: Campbell, Kurt M. , 1957- (Author), Steinberg, James (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Washington, DC. : Brookings Institution Press , c2008
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Online Access:NetLibrary
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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
Item Description:Description based on print version record
Physical Description:1 online resource (xiv, 204 p., [8] p. of plates) : ill
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (p 191-196) and index
ISBN:0815701829 (electronic bk.)
0815713401 (cloth : alk. paper)
9780815701828 (electronic bk.)
9780815713401 (cloth : alk. paper)