Historical Dictionary of United States-China Relations

Robert G. Sutter was an analyst of Asian and Pacific affairs and American foreign policy for the U.S. government for thirty years. He is now Professor of Practice of International Affairs, Elliott School of International Affairs, George Washington University.

• Part 1 Editor's ForewordPart 2 Reader's NotePart 3 Acronyms and AbbreviationsPart 4 MapsPart 5 ChronologyPart 6 IntroductionPart 7 THE DICTIONARYChapter 8 Appendix A: United States Presidents and Secretaries of State, 1789-2005Chapter 9 Appendix B: China Presidents and Prime Ministers, 1912-PresentPart 10 BibliographyPart 11 About the Author

Sutter (Georgetown Univ.) offers a historical dictionary containing 461 entries with comprehensive coverage of multiple aspects of US-China relations, 1784-2005. It is a reliable source for historical and current issues, events, institutions, and figures, including those related to Taiwan and Hong Kong, that have affected important bilateral relations....Having worked as a senior government official in this field and having published dozens of works on China-related topics, Sutter is uniquely qualified for compiling this dictionary. It will be a tremendous resource on US-China relations for college students and faculty who are studying and doing research in relevant areas. Highly recommended. Lower-level undergraduates through faculty/researchers.