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The Imperial MantleThe United States, Decolonization, and the Third WorldDavid D. NewsomA probing analysis of relations between the United States and the Third World in the postWorld War II era.'To understand why some people in the Third World like to throw rocks at us, read this book.' Richard B. ParkerMany Americans are bewildered by the hostilities and even hatred toward the United States on the part of newly independent Third World nations. Experienced diplomat and scholar David D. Newsom seeks to understand these animosities in this thoughtful review of U.S. relations with the Third World since World War II. The Imperial Mantle traces the upheavals in the postwar era as the peoples of British, Dutch, Belgian, and Portuguese empires demanded and gained independence. As the most powerful leader of the free world, despite its anticolonial heritage, the United States tended to inherit the imperial mantle in this period, becoming the focus of both expectations and demands from the new nations. How the United States lived up to these expectations, and how it responded to the challenge of leadership and the burdens of being the dominant world power are the central issues in this book. It is must reading for anyone who wants to understand the foreign policy challenges that America will face in the 21st century.David D. Newsom, a former Under Secretary and Assistant Secretary of State, served as U.S. Ambassador to Libya, Indonesia, and the Philippines. After retiring from the Foreign Service, he became Director of the Institute for the Study of Diplomacy and Professor and Dean at the Georgetown University School of Foreign Service and Professor in the Department of Government and Foreign Affairs at the University of Virginia, where he is a senior fellow at the Miller Center. He is author of The Soviet Brigade in Cuba, Diplomacy and the American Democracy and The Public Dimension of Foreign Policy.March 2001256 pages, 4 maps, 6 1/8 x 9 1/4, bibl., index, append.cloth 0253338444 $29.95 s / 22.95
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Imperial Mantle'? A: The book primarily examines the relationship between the United States and Third World nations during the post-World War II era, exploring the complexities of decolonization and U.S. foreign policy.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Imperial Mantle'? A: The author is David D. Newsom, a former U.S. diplomat with extensive experience in international relations.
- Q: When was 'The Imperial Mantle' published? A: The book was published on March 1, 2001.
- Q: What is the format and page count of the book? A: 'The Imperial Mantle' is available in hardcover format and contains 256 pages.
- Q: Does the book include any supplementary materials? A: Yes, it includes four maps, a bibliography, an index, and appendices.
- Q: What themes does David D. Newsom discuss in the book? A: Newsom discusses themes such as U.S. leadership, the expectations of newly independent nations, and the challenges of foreign policy in the 21st century.
- Q: Is 'The Imperial Mantle' suitable for academic study? A: Yes, the book is well-suited for academic study, particularly for students of international relations, history, and political science.
- Q: What kind of audience would benefit from reading this book? A: Readers interested in U.S. foreign policy, decolonization, and global relations will find valuable insights in this book.
- Q: Are there any notable quotes from the book? A: One notable quote is by Richard B. Parker, who states, 'To understand why some people in the Third World like to throw rocks at us, read this book.'
- Q: What is the ISBN number for 'The Imperial Mantle'? A: The ISBN for the hardcover edition is 0-253-33844-4.