How Long to Read A Theory of Foreign Policy

How Long Does it Take to Read A Theory of Foreign Policy?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 47 minutes to read A Theory of Foreign Policy by Glenn Palmer

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

This book presents a general explanation of how states develop their foreign policy. The theory stands in contrast to most approaches--which assume that states want to maximize security--by assuming that states pursue two things, or goods, through their foreign policy: change and maintenance. States, in other words, try both to change aspects of the international status quo that they don't like and maintain those aspects they do like. A state's ability to do so is largely a function of its relative capability, and since national capability is finite, a state must make trade-offs between policies designed to achieve change or maintenance. Glenn Palmer and Clifton Morgan apply their theory to cases ranging from American foreign policy since World War II to Chinese foreign policy since 1949 to the Suez Canal Crisis. The many implications bear upon specific policies such as conflict initiation, foreign aid allocation, military spending, and alliance formation. Particularly useful are the implications for foreign policy substitutability. The authors also undertake statistical analyses of a wide range of behaviors, and these generally support the theory. A Theory of Foreign Policy represents a major advance over traditional analyses of international relations. Not only do its empirical implications speak to a broader range of policies but, more importantly, the book illuminates the trade-offs decision makers face in selecting among policies to maximize utility, given a state's goals.

How long is A Theory of Foreign Policy?

A Theory of Foreign Policy by Glenn Palmer is 224 pages long, and a total of 56,896 words.

This makes it 76% the length of the average book. It also has 70% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read A Theory of Foreign Policy Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 10 minutes to read A Theory of Foreign Policy aloud.

What Reading Level is A Theory of Foreign Policy?

A Theory of Foreign Policy is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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