
US-Grenada Relations
Revolution and Intervention in the Backyard
G. Williams(Author)
Palgrave MacMillan (Publisher)
Published on 19. December 2015
Book
Paperback/Softback
XII, 298 pages
978-1-349-53456-2 (ISBN)
Description
Why did the world's strongest power intervene militarily in the tiny Commonwealth Caribbean island of Grenada in October 1983? This book focuses on United States-Grenada relations between 1979 and 1983 set against the wider historical context of US-Caribbean Basin relations. It presents an in-depth study of US policy during the Carter and Reagan presidencies and the deterioration of relations with the Marxist-Leninist People's Revolution Government (PRG) of Grenada. It considers in detail the murderous internal power struggle that destroyed the PRG and the decisionmaking process that resulted in a joint US-Caribbean military intervention.
Reviews / Votes
"For anyone with an interest in either the Caribbean or US foreign policy in the region, this book is a must-read. This . . . is a comprehensive, meticulously researched and well-written examination of the period leading up the invasion of Grenada. It draws together a very impressive range of perspectives to provide a coherent and convincing argument. Williams original contribution is to highlight the nuances of foreign policy making within the US administration." - Journal of Latin American Studies
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Edition
1st ed. 2007
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Illustrations
XII, 298 p.
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 17 mm
Weight
440 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-349-53456-2 (9781349534562)
DOI
10.1057/9780230609952
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Person
Gary Williams
is a Senior Science Manager at the Economic and Social Research Council.
Content
Introduction * United States Interventions in the Caribbean Basin * Prelude to a Revolution * Not in Anybody's Backyard: The Carter Years * Splashing Dominoes: The Reagan Years * Death of a Revolution: Prelude to an Intervention * Days of Decision * Planning an Intervention * Conclusion * Epilogue