Women and American Foreign Policy

What role have women played in the formation of American foreign policy? Professor Edward Crapol's students challenged him to answer this question and "Women and American Foreign Policy: Lobbyists, Critics, and Insiders" aims to provide answers. Professor Crapol initially postulated that women have played only a minor role in American foreign policy. His ensuing research convinced him, however, that women have been able to make significant contributions, even while remaining secondary players in a male-dominated arena. This collection of essays spans more than 150 years of American history and highlights the efforts of such women as abolitionist Lydia Maria Child, activist-actress Jane Fonda, and UN Ambassador Jeane Kirkpatrick. The introduction and Dr Joan Hoff-Wilson's concluding chapter contribute theoretical overviews.