Beschreibung:
This book assesses the role of information and perception in US-China policymaking between the years 1941-1963. It argues that presidents, in expectations of Chinese realities predetermined and under-analyzed, adopted flawed policies in the face of consistently poor outcomes.
Introduction 1. Roosevelt and China: Chasing the Unicorn 2. The Truman Years: Pragmatism and Communism 3. From Diplomatic Recognition to War 4. Eisenhower: Tightening the Straitjacket 5. The Kennedy Years: China and Cold War Frustration. Conclusion