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Detente and Confrontation: American-Soviet Relations from Nixon to Reagan, revised edition Paperback – September 1, 1994

by Raymond Garthoff (Author)
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In this revised edition of his well-received 1985 volume, Raymond Gathoff incorporates newly declassified secret Russian as well as American materials into his account of American-Soviet relations from 1969-1980. The book considers both the broader context of world politics and internal political considerations and developments, and examines these developments as experienced by both sides. It also recounts how differences in ideology, perceptions, aims and interests were key determinants of both US and Soviet policies.
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  1. Print length
    1206 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Brookings Institution Press
  4. Publication date
    September 1, 1994
  5. Dimensions
    6.75 x 2 x 9.25 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0815730411
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0815730415
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Brookings Institution Press; Revised edition (September 1, 1994)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 1206 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0815730411
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0815730415
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.62 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.75 x 2 x 9.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 out of 5 stars 3

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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Reference
Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2008
This book is a must have and must own for any history student or history buff. It is detailed and provides a wealth of information for people who are new to the subject or who consider themselves to be "buffs" of the topic as well. I bought this book for a class and I am glad I had to because I have held on to it since it is such a wealth of information. I wish I had the hardcover book rather than the paperback since it is a thick book and i tended to use it a lot but either version is great. Again, I highly recommend this book. You really cannot go wrong with it.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Detailed AND comprehensive
Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2000
I almost feel a twinge of guilt in not giving this superior work a full five stars, as it a wonderful resource for those studying the rise and fall of detente.
Mr. Garthoff offers readers both breadth and depth in his study of superpower politics, bringing insights to the formulation of foreign policy as well as the policy makers themselves. The book goes in depth on every important event in US-USSR relations in the late 1960s through the end of the 1970s, with a particular strength in detailing the arms control negotiations of the period.
The only reservation I have is the particular emphasis on the details of the diplomacy of detente. This substantial work is perhaps not well suited to those who are interested in the broad strokes of Cold War history, but those who want to learn about the nuts and bolts of policy making will be pleased.
On the other hand, Mr. Garthoff handles his treatment of the details in a clear and straight-forward style, with explanations of technical matters written to be understood by both novice and expert historians. From ABMs to Zbignew Brzezinski, Detente and Confrontation explains it all.
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