American Trade Politics - Softcover

If I were the trade czar, I would want Destler as coach, guide, historian, analyst and interpreter.--Bill Frenzel, US House of Representatives (R-MN, 1971-1991)

[R]emains the best single volume treatment of the subject that there is. A classic.--Stephan Haggard, University of California, San Diego

Destler deftly weaves the ins and outs of Washington politics together with the strategic thrust and tactical maneuvers of successive presidents in dealing with the complexities of foreign trade.--Foreign Affairs

In a standard in the field since 1986, Destler (public policy, U. of Maryland; visiting fellow, Institute for International Economics, Washington, DC) updates his examination of issues in US trade politics from 1995 to the present. In historical context since 1934, he makes recommendations for completing the transition to globalization. The text includes a glossary and summary tables on such aspects of trade as anti-dumping cases. Annotation ©2005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)