Taking Sides
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Clashing Views on Controversial Issues in American Foreign Policy
by John Rourke
Published 1 April 2002
This debate-style reader is designed to introduce students to controversies in American foreign policy. The readings, which represent the arguments of leading political scientists and researchers, reflect a variety of viewpoint and have been selected for their liveliness and substance and because of their value in a debate framework. By requiring students to analyze opposing viewpoints and reach considered judgments, "Taking Sides" actively develops student's critical thinking skills.
This edition contains "pro" and "con" articles representing the arguments of world leaders, leading political scientists, and commentators on the world political scene. The readings reflect a variety of viewpoints and have been selected for their liveliness and substance and because of their value in a debate framework.