| Description |
1 online resource (539 pages) : illustrations, maps |
| Contents |
The isolationist myth -- The Monroe Doctrine and manifest destiny -- Providential nursery? -- The good neighbor -- The new manifest destiny -- The new navy -- Protective imperialism -- Return to normalcy -- Independent internationalism -- Not-so-Cold War, I -- Not-so-Cold War, II -- American crusade -- Not the end of history -- The new normalcy? |
| Summary |
From the nation's earliest days, argues Brian Loveman, U.S. leaders viewed and treated Latin America as a crucible in which to test foreign policy and from which to expand American global influence. Loveman demonstrates how the main doctrines and policies adopted for the Western Hemisphere were exported, with modifications, to other world regions as the United States pursued its self-defined global mission. This revisionist view considers the impact of slavery, racism, ethnic cleansing against Native Americans, debates on immigration, trade and tariffs, the historical growth of the military-in |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 469-509) and index |
| Notes |
English |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Government -- International.
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POLITICAL SCIENCE -- International Relations -- General.
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HISTORY -- United States -- General.
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Diplomatic relations
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Regions & Countries - Americas.
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History & Archaeology.
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United States - General.
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| SUBJECT |
United States -- Foreign relations.
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85140058
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| Subject |
United States
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| LC no. |
2009045321 |
| ISBN |
9780807895986 |
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0807895989 |
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9781469603995 |
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1469603993 |
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