Transplanting the great society Lyndon Johnson and Food for Peace

Transplanting the great society : Lyndon Johnson and Food for Peace / Kristin L. Ahlberg.

Author/creator	Ahlberg, Kristin L., 1975-
Format	Electronic and Book
Publication Info	Columbia : University of Missouri Press,
Description	xiv, 260 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Supplemental Content	Full text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete
Subject(s)	Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines), 1908-1973. Food relief, American--Political aspects. Food supply--Political aspects --Developing countries. United States--Foreign relations --Developing countries. Developing countries--Foreign relations --United States.

Contents	Planting the seeds of a Food for Peace program -- LBJ and the growth of Food for Peace, 1963-1965 -- A time to reap, 1965-1969 -- Food for Peace and the short tether: India, 1964-1968 -- Plowshares into swords: Israel, 1964-1968 -- Food for war: Vietnam, 1964-1968 -- Conclusion: final harvest.
Abstract	"Uses recently declassified sources to trace the successes and limitations of the Johnson administration's efforts to use food aid as a diplomatic tool during the Cold War, both to gain support for U.S. policies and to reward or punish allies such as Israel, India, and South Vietnam"--Provided by publisher.
Bibliography note	Includes bibliographical references (p. 215-242) and index.
Access restriction	Available only to authorized users.
Technical details	Mode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/form	Electronic books.
LCCN	2008034658
ISBN	9780826218193 (alk. paper)
ISBN	0826218199 (alk. paper)

Library	Location	Call Number	Status	Item Actions
	Electronic Resources	Access Content Online	✔ Available