Routledge handbook of American foreign policy / edited by Steven W. Hook, Christopher M. Jones.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Part I: Research traditions and historical experience: The study of American foreign policy / Margaret G. Hermann; Diplomatic history / James M. McCormick; America in the Cold War / Robert D. Schulzinger; The post-Cold War era / Steven W. Hook -- Part II: Theoretical perspectives: Realism / Henry R. Nau; Liberalism / Alynna J. Lyon; Critical theories / Howard J. Wiarda and Ann P. Kryzanek; Constructivism / Jennifer Sterling-Folker and Dina Badie; Bureaucratic politics / Christopher M. Jones; Individual and group decision making / Mark Schafer -- Part III: State actors: The presidency / Glenn P. Hastedt; The National Security Council / Vincent A. Auger; The Department of State / Jerel Rosati and Scott DeWitt; The Department of Defense / Peter J. Dombrowski; National Security Intelligence / Loch K. Johnson; The foreign economic bureaucracy / I.M. Mac Destler; Congress / Ralph G. Carter and James M. Scott; Law and courts / Gordon Silverstein -- Part IV: Non-state actors: Public opinion / Douglas C. Foyle; News media / Douglas A. Van Belle; Interest groups / Patrick J. Haney; Multilateralism / Laura Neack -- Part V: Policy instruments: the use of military force / Brandon C. Prins and Mark Souva; Economic sanctions / David Lektzian and Mark Souva; Foreign aid / Marijke Breuning and Christopher Linebarger -- Part VI: Transnational challenges: Weapons proliferation and arms control / Dan Caldwell; Counterterrorism / Bradley A. Thayer; Global trade / Terrence Guay; Human rights / Shannon Lindsey Blanton and David L. Cingranelli; Environmental policy / Michael E. Kraft; The balance of power / R. William Ayres.