Crossing the Divide: An Insider's Account of the Normalization of U.S. China Relations (ADST-DACOR Diplomats and Diplomacy) - Softcover

Holdridge, John H.

 
9780847685059: Crossing the Divide: An Insider's Account of the Normalization of U.S. China Relations (ADST-DACOR Diplomats and Diplomacy)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0847685055 ISBN 13: 9780847685059
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 1997

Synopsis

Ambassador John H. Holdridge provides a fascinating insiders account of the complex and often arduous process of normalizing diplomatic relations between the United States and the Peoples Republic of China after three decades of mutual hostility. More than a memoir, Crossing the Divide illuminates the broad sweep of U.S.-China relations after World War II. With eloquence and profound insight, Holdridge describes the enormity of the divide between the two countries, summarizes the broad range of impediments to establishing and maintaining diplomatic relations, and demonstrates the significance of continuing efforts by both countries to overcome these obstacles. A book in the ADST-DACOR Diplomats and Diplomacy Series.

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About the Author

During his distinguished diplomatic career, John H. Holdridge was Henry Kissinger's senior staff member for East Asia at the National Security Council (1969-1972), deputy chief of the U.S. Liaison Office in Beijing (1973-1975), ambassador to Singapore (1975-1978), national intelligence officer for East Asia and the Pacific (1979-1981), assistant secretary of state for East Asia and the Pacific (1981-1983), and ambassador to Indonesia (1983-1986). He has been a consultant and writer since his retirement in 1986.

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Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Publication date
1997
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0847685055
ISBN 13 
9780847685059
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
326