James Scott

co-author of The Politics of United States Foreign Policy

November 4, 2015

James M. Scott is Professor and Head of the Department of Political at Oklahoma State University. He is the author, co-author, or editor of 5 books, 45 articles, book chapters, and review essays, and more than 60 papers. Dr. Scott has been awarded over two dozen teaching and research awards from students, faculty, and academic organizations, including his university's highest awards for research and for research mentoring in 2000, 2001, and 2002. He has also served as the President and Conference Organizer for the International Studies Association-Midwest (2000-2001) and the Foreign Policy Analysis Section of the International Studies Association (2001-2002).

The definitive work on how U.S. foreign policy is made, The Politics of United States Foreign Policy utilizes three levels of analysis demonstrating how government, society, and the historical-global environment impact the real world of politics and the policymaking process. Completely revised, updated, and condensed to integrate coverage of the George W. Bush Administration years, September 11th, the war on terror, and the Iraq War, this new edition blends substance, history, and theory in a lively narrative that is comprehensive, accessible, and informative. Chapters focus on significant topics such as the military, the intelligence community, foreign economic policymaking, civil liberties vs. national security, and the impact of electoral politics (such as the controversial 2000 presidential elections) on foreign policy. The Politics of United States Foreign Policy has been used throughout Europe and Asia as well as in such prestigious U.S. programs as the National War College, the Foreign Service Institute, and the U.S. Fulbright American Studies Institute on U.S. Foreign Policy.

URL: https://library.okstate.edu/news/celebratingbooks/2009-honorees/james-scott

Last Updated: 14 January 2022