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Reviews
a well-researched, lucid narrative of four historic events...a welcome addition to the overly sparse literature on the art and science of diplomacy. A fascinating work, free of all the jargon that vexes so much American writing in the field of political science.... * Foreign Service Journal *
...fascinating reading...By focusing on surprise as a dimension of foreign policy behavior rather than as a aracteristic of the situation confronting decision makers, andel has made a valuable contribution to our understanding of how change occurs in foreign policy. * American Political Science Review *
...fascinating reading...By focusing on surprise as a dimension of foreign policy behavior rather than as a aracteristic of the situation confronting decision makers, andel has made a valuable contribution to our understanding of how change occurs in foreign policy. * American Political Science Review *
a well-researched, lucid narrative of four historic events...a welcome addition to the overly sparse literature on the art and science of diplomacy. A fascinating work, free of all the jargon that vexes so much American writing in the field of political science.... * Foreign Service Journal *
Book Information
ISBN 9780819140555
Author Michael I. Handel
Format Paperback
Page Count 382
Imprint University Press of America
Publisher University Press of America
Weight(grams) 581g
Dimensions(mm) 229mm * 155mm * 29mm