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Gunboat Democracy: U.S. Interventions in the Dominican Republic, Grenada, and Panama | 
 enlarge | Author: Russell Crandall
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Category: Book
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Rating:  1 reviews
Sales Rank: 203740
Media: Paperback
Pages: 256
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Dimensions (in): 8.9 x 5.8 x 0.6
ISBN: 0742550486
Dewey Decimal Number: 327.729073
EAN: 9780742550483
ASIN: 0742550486
Publication Date: April 28, 2006
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In this balanced and thought-provoking study, Russell Crandall examines the American decision to intervene militarily in three key episodes in American foreign policy; the Dominican Republic, Grenada, and Panama. Drawing upon previously classified intelligence sources and interviews with policymakers, Crandall analyzes the complex deliberations and motives behind military intervention in each case. He argues that in all three instances, the decision to intervene was driven by a perceived threat to American national security. Visit our website for sample chapters!
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Crandall is one of the bright shining stars of Latino studies July 2, 2006
Bert Ruiz (Pleasantville, NY USA)
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"Gunboat Democracy; U.S. Interventions in the Dominican Republic, Grenada and Panama," by Russell Crandall is clear and conclusive evidence that this Davidson College professor is one of the bright shining stars of Latin American studies in the United States. Crandall is a rational voice...backed with precision research and pragmatic volume.
This book is an impressive follow-up to the eye-opening 2002 publication of, "Driven by Drugs; United States Policy toward Colombia." On that note...both books examine history with a strong focus on White House decision-making.
The author's first chapter, "The Evolution of U.S. Interventions and Occupations in Latin America," raises the curtain with careful attention to the American zeitgeist. This chapter is comprehensive and establishes a firm path to understanding U.S. leadership motives. Crandall takes no short-cuts and provides a balanced examination of the U.S. policy of intervention and occupation.
It is comforting to know that there are so many talented academics studying Latin America. However, this man is truly special and demands further public service attention. Crandall is qualified. And obviously will one day be a an excellent choice for U.S. Ambassador in a key Latin American nation or to fill the senior Western Hemisphere decicion-making position in the State Department. Highly recommended.
Bert Ruiz
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