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Flawed Triumphs
Bartlett C. Jones
其他書名
Andy Young at the United Nations
出版University Press of America, 1996
主題Biography & Autobiography / Cultural, Ethnic & Regional / GeneralBiography & Autobiography / Cultural, Ethnic & Regional / African American & BlackHistory / United States / 20th CenturyPolitical Science / History & TheoryPolitical Science / International Relations / General
ISBN076180319X9780761803195
URLhttp://books.google.com.hk/books?id=N7X1BXC-HSQC&hl=&source=gbs_api
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註釋As the only systematic investigation of his tenure, this book offers a sympathethic assessment of Andrew Young's performance as U.S. representative to the UN (1977-1979). Labeled by his critics as 'New Left, ' a 'preacher' and a 'loose cannon, ' he is here portrayed more accurately as an American imperialist and chauvinist who wished to export our products, democracy, free enterprise, and civil rights revolution to the rest of the world. This book seeks to correct the many factual errors in published works and presents Young's style in relation to his achievements. The book begins with Young's confirmation to the post. It then moves to the Carter Administration, where he initially had a cordial relationship with key Administration officials. The author details the work Young did in Africa, along with the roles he played in the Caribbean, Near East, Southeast Asia, Australia and the Philippines. The book concludes with his eventual resignation and an evaluation of Young's achievement. Students and scholars of foreign policy and recent U.S. history, and African affairs will find this a useful wor