Great Decisions 2002 Briefing Book

"Great Decisions" -- first published in 1954 -- is the centerpiece of the longest-running informal foreign affairs discussion program in the United States. Each year, thousands of Americans take part in Great Decisions discussion groups to increase their awareness and understanding of, and to express their opinions on, eight of the most timely, thought-provoking U.S. foreign policy concerns.Each topic in the 112-page "Great Decisions 2002" briefing book places the thematic/geographic issue in historical context and provides background, current policies and alternative policy options. Photographs, maps, charts and editorial cartoons illustrate the text. Discussion questions, annotated reading suggestions and additional resources, including websites, are provided. An opinion ballot accompanies each topic so that readers can express their views. Ballot results are tabulated by a professional pollster and presented in a National Opinion Ballot Report to the President, Secretary of State, other policymakers and the media.Ullman, Richard H. is the author of 'Great Decisions 2002 Briefing Book' with ISBN 9780871242006 and ISBN 0871242001.