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1 online resource |
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text file |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Introduction -- Theories of rising power expansion and restraint -- Origins of expansionism, 1898-1900 -- Consolidation and backlash, 1899-1903 -- Adaptation and recession, 1904-1912 -- Expansionism transformed, 1913-1921 -- Republican interregnum, 1921-1933 -- From nonintervention to noninterference, 1933-1941 -- Conclusion -- Index. |
| Summary |
American foreign policy between the late nineteenth century and the beginning of World War II is anomalous from the perspective of international relations (IR) theory. During this period, the US was a rising power par excellence, but it did relatively little to transform this newfound power into global influence. Despite the dramatic increase in its economic power, the US maintained its traditional distaste for European modes of diplomacy and imperialism, and it failed to capitalize on many opportunities to expand its political-military power. This behavior runs counter to most thinking in IR theory, which is that rising states tend to become revisionist powers seeking to expand their influence and challenge the existing order. Jeffrey Meiser concludes that American strategic restraint was caused by democratic domestic political institutions and norms. This work is important for understanding more about the history of America's international relations, and it is also important for understanding how regime type in today's rising powers, namely China and India, is likely to shape the character and impact of their ascent in the international system. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
United States -- Foreign relations -- 20th century.
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United States. |
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International relations. |
| Chronological Term |
20th century |
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1900-1999 |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Meiser, Jeffrey W. Power and restraint. Washington, DC : Georgetown University Press, 2015 (DLC) 2014023304 |
| ISBN |
9781626161795 (electronic book) |
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1626161798 (electronic book) |
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162616178X (alkaline paper) |
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9781626161788 (alkaline paper) |
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9781626161771 (alkaline paper) |
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9781626161788 (alkaline paper) |
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1626161771 |
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