Robert A. Divine "Foreign Policy and U. S. Presidential Elections, 1952-1960."
This book focuses on the way in which foreign policy shaped the political process, beginning in 1952 with Eisenhower's shrewd manipulation of the Korean War through Kennedy's maladroit handling of the Quemoy-Matsu and Cuban issues in 1960. I have tried to avoid developing any rigid thesis to explain the role of foreign policy in presidential elections, preferring simply to let the actors in the historical drama speak for themselves. I do believe, however, that American presidential candidates have often behaved irresponsibly in dealing with diplomatic issues. Fearful that the public will not comprehend the subtle intricacies of international affairs, aspirants for the presidency have often reduced complex issues to banal slogans, thereby preventing a rational debate over American foreign policy.
New book. Very minor shelf wear from rubbing. Light crease on back cover. See pictures.