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The Decision Point: Six Cases in U.S. Foreign Policy Decision Making,Used
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Filling a gap in the U.S. foreign policy textbook market, this innovative introduction shows students how real American foreign policy makers make real decisions. Drawing on and summarizing a vast amount of literature, author David Patrick Houghton introduces students to three basic theories of decisionmaking. He then applies each of these perspectives to six wellknown historical cases that range from classic to contemporary: the Bay of Pigs, the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Vietnam War, the Iran Hostage Crisis, the Kosovo War, and the Iraq War. Houghton uses the crucial 'decision points' of these events to give students a sense of what it is actually like to make highlevel decisions. He also shows how the theories discussed in the book can be applied to these case studies.Featuring a direct, accessible writing style, coverage of recent advances in the fieldincluding new psychological models like prospect theory and poliheuristic theoryand an affordable price, The Decision Point: Six Cases in U.S. Foreign Policy Decision Making serves as a perfect text or supplement for courses in U.S. Foreign Policy and Foreign Policy DecisionMaking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Decision Point'? A: 'The Decision Point' provides an introduction to U.S. foreign policy decision-making by analyzing six historical cases, illustrating how actual policymakers make decisions.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Decision Point'? A: The book is authored by David Patrick Houghton, who draws on extensive literature to present theories of decision-making.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: 'The Decision Point' has a total of 304 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'The Decision Point' published? A: 'The Decision Point' was published on July 18, 2012.
- Q: What are some key historical cases discussed in the book? A: The book discusses notable cases including the Bay of Pigs, Cuban Missile Crisis, Vietnam War, Iran Hostage Crisis, Kosovo War, and Iraq War.
- Q: Is this book suitable for students? A: 'The Decision Point' is designed to serve as a textbook or supplementary material for courses in U.S. Foreign Policy and Foreign Policy Decision-Making.
- Q: What theories of decision-making does the book cover? A: The book covers three basic theories of decision-making, incorporating recent psychological models like prospect theory and poliheuristic theory.
- Q: What makes 'The Decision Point' different from other textbooks? A: It fills a gap in the U.S. foreign policy market by providing a practical approach to decision-making through real-life case studies.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: 'The Decision Point' is in new condition.