Butter and Guns Americas Cold War Economic Diplomacy

Until now, the history of the Cold War has been written as a series of diplomatic & military events. When communism finally collapsed in 1989, it was suddenly obvious that economics had played a major role in the war. Western economic policy was the key to the Cold War, even more central & important than military might. Since WW2 economic diplomacy has become the chief engine of global politics & prosperity. Here, Kunz offers a definitive history of 50 years of American economic diplomacy. She argues the controversial thesis that America's economic & security policies worked hand-in-glove, with presidents from Truman to Reagan building a nation both prosperous & strong while helping America's allies to achieve similar strengths.Kunz, Diane B. is the author of 'Butter and Guns Americas Cold War Economic Diplomacy' with ISBN 9780756760649 and ISBN 075676064X.