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This politicalintellectual biography is the first to consider the thought of George Frost Kennan in the context of his many years of government service and subsequent political counsel. Drawing on indepth and original research in a variety of archival collections, Mayers presents a comprehensive, critical review of Kennan's participation in foreign policyfrom fledgling diplomat in Moscow in 1933 to respected critic on the sidelines. Stressing throughout the various intellectual and political sources of Kennan's analyses and recommendations, Mayers first details Kennan's early career, the formation of his personality, and intellectual influences through the end of World War II. He then analyzes the important period from 1946 to 1950, when Kennan was acknowledged as the American government's chief expert on Soviet affairs and held a high level place in the daytoday formulation of foreign policy. Finally, Mayers discusses Kennan's record after his retirement as a critic of America's external policy, particularly his support of a policy of sensible dtente and nuclear arms limitation as the only alternative to global destruction. The most exhaustive account to date of a towering figure in American postwar foreign policy, diplomacy, and intellectual history, this book will attract a wide readership among students, scholars, and general readers.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'George Kennan and the Dilemmas of US Foreign Policy'? A: The book provides a political-intellectual biography of George Frost Kennan, examining his thoughts and contributions to US foreign policy throughout his career, particularly during and after World War II.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'George Kennan and the Dilemmas of US Foreign Policy' is David Allan Mayers.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on December 8, 1988.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages are in the book? A: The book contains 416 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for general readers? A: Yes, the book is designed to attract a wide readership, including students, scholars, and general readers interested in American foreign policy and history.
- Q: What key periods in Kennan's career does the book cover? A: The book discusses Kennan's early career, his role from 1946 to 1950 as an expert on Soviet affairs, and his critiques of US foreign policy after his retirement.
- Q: Does the book include original research? A: Yes, the author draws on in-depth and original research from various archival collections to provide a comprehensive review of Kennan's contributions.
- Q: What themes are explored in Kennan's analyses? A: The book emphasizes the intellectual and political sources of Kennan's analyses, including his perspectives on sensible détente and nuclear arms limitation.
- Q: Is 'George Kennan and the Dilemmas of US Foreign Policy' an academic or general interest book? A: While it includes scholarly insights, it is written to appeal to both academic audiences and general readers interested in the history of US foreign policy.