Dictionary of American foreign affairs

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A comprehensive history of America's involvement in foreign relations, immigration policies, and relations with Native Americans, in some 1,400 concise, alphabetical entries that cover important agreements, theories, events, and organizations that have helped shape the role of the US in world politics. Since foreign affairs encompasses more than just diplomacy, the Dictionary includes discussion of military, environmental, and economic factors that affect international relations, as well as topics such as human rights, terrorism, and arms control. Each entry contains an opening synopsis, background material, a description of the item, and a summary of outcome and significance. The eight appendices provide additional related information, including a 55-page timeline of important events in the history of foreign affairs, a glossary of diplomatic terms, eight maps illustrating geopolitical issues, and a bibliography. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)