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Two Faces of National Interest (Political Traditions in Foreign Policy Series),Used
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In The Two Faces of National Interest, W. David Clinton sets out to form a clear definition of a concept that may have become too elastic for its (and our) own good, and to ascertain its utility in the field of foreign relations.Much of the confusion surrounding the term National Interest, Clinton argues, stems from the fact that analysts and officials use it in two different senses, without defining it precisely or making clear which sense they mean in any particular case. In Part One of his study, Clinton presents a clarification of the two meaningsone, the common good of a society, which necessarily looks inward to the basic principles of the domestic regime; the other a specific claim, which can be supported by justifying arguments, made by the state on other states or the society of states. Clinton lays out the critics case against national interest, suggests that his definition meets the objections, and considers the special case of the fit between nationalinterest thinking and the American diplomatic tradition.In Part Two, Clinton uses this definition to consider four departures in American foreign policythat is, significant turns in policy that occasioned reexamination of the requirements of the national interestsince World War II. The preparation of the Marshall Plan and the decision to enter the Korean War both came during the Truman presidency and together did much to define containment; the evolution of the Nixon Doctrine and the Carter policy on human rights accompanied the end of the containment consensus and marked attempts to devise a new roster of asserted interests. Interpreting these events by means of the societys national interest and the several national interests or claims pressed by it on the international setting, Clinton concludes that the concept of national interest, if used carefully, remains a valuable tool for understanding international relations.In presenting a balanced treatment of what is sometimes an extremely controversial subject, Clinton addresses an issue largely ignored since Charles Beard and Hans J. Morgenthau. Written with grace and power, The Two Faces of National Interest is an informed, thoughtprovoking, and authoritative work that will have enduring value as a scholarly and public information resource.
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- Q: What is the main topic of 'Two Faces of National Interest'? A: The book explores the concept of national interest in foreign policy, specifically how it is defined and utilized in international relations.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Two Faces of National Interest' is W. David Clinton.
- Q: What are the two meanings of national interest discussed in the book? A: The two meanings are: the common good of a society that looks inward and a specific claim made by the state on other states or the society of states.
- Q: How does the book address the criticisms of the concept of national interest? A: Clinton presents his definitions to meet objections raised by critics and discusses their relevance to American diplomatic traditions.
- Q: What historical events does the author analyze in relation to national interest? A: The author analyzes significant policy shifts in American foreign policy since World War II, including the Marshall Plan and the Korean War.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as a used book in good condition.
- Q: When was 'Two Faces of National Interest' published? A: The book was published on February 1, 1994.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The binding type of 'Two Faces of National Interest' is paperback.
- Q: How many pages are in the book? A: The book contains 280 pages.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book is categorized under International & World Politics.