Us-Grenada Relations: Revolution and Intervention in the Backyard

ISBN-13: 9781349534562 / Angielski / Miękka / 2015 / 298 str.

Gary Williams; Ed G. Williams

Opis

Why did the world's strongest power intervene militarily in the tiny Commonwealth Caribbean island of Grenada in October 1983? This book focuses on United States-Grenada relations between 1979 and 1983 set against the wider historical context of US-Caribbean Basin relations.

Recenzje

"For anyone with an interest in either the Caribbean or US foreign policy in the region, this book is a must-read. This . . . is a comprehensive, meticulously researched and well-written examination of the period leading up the invasion of Grenada. It draws together a very impressive range of perspectives to provide a coherent and convincing argument. Williams original contribution is to highlight the nuances of foreign policy making within the US administration." - Journal of Latin American Studies

Spis treści

Introduction * United States Interventions in the Caribbean Basin * Prelude to a Revolution * Not in Anybody's Backyard: The Carter Years * Splashing Dominoes: The Reagan Years * Death of a Revolution: Prelude to an Intervention * Days of Decision * Planning an Intervention * Conclusion * Epilogue

O autorze

Gary Williams is a Senior Science Manager at the Economic and Social Research Council.