Whirlpool: U.S. Foreign Policy Toward Latin America and the Caribbean (Princeton Studies in International History and Politics) [Hardcover]

Robert A. Pastor (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1992 | Series: Princeton Studies in International History and Politics

This study provides an overview of US Latin American policy during the Carter, Reagan and Bush administrations, and an analysis of the distinctive role played by Congress. It then explores how the USA has tried but often failed to stop revolutionaries and promote elections in the region.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"A magnificent contribution to understanding U.S.-Latin America relations and for offering a provocative vision of the relationship..." -- Raul Alfonsín

"An impressive volume... a significant contribution to rethinking U.S. relations with our closest neighbors." -- Abraham F. Lowenthal, Foreign Affairs

"Full of common sense, insightful, and knowledgeable, he identifies key issues and suggests answers." -- Piero Gleijesus, Book World

"Provocative... timely... an excellent analysis of the role Latin America and the Caribbean play in U.S. foreign policy." -- Victor Buylmer-Thomas, World Link --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

About the Author

Robert A. Pastor is the Vice President of International Affairs at American University. He has served as the Goodrich C. White Professor of Political Science at Emory University, and he is the former director of Latin American and Caribbean Affairs, National Security Council. Dr. Pastor was a Visiting Professor at Harvard University and from 1985-98, he was Fellow and Founding Director of the Latin American and Caribbean Program and the Democracy project at the Carter Center.

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 354 pages
• Publisher: Princeton University Press; 1st edition (September 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0691086516
• ISBN-13: 978-0691086514
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,355,837 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Robert A. Pastor is Professor of International Relations and Founder and Director of the Center for North American Studies at American University. He served on the National Security Council and as a Consultant to the State and Defense Departments. He is the author of sixteen other books, including Exiting the Whirlpool: U.S. Foreign Policy to Latin America and A Century's Journey: How the Great Powers Shape the World.