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"A masterful study of American diplomacy. Quandt's cogent analysis of the role of crises in defining the agenda for a succession of American presidents is built on new and original evidence. <i>Peace Process </i>is must reading for anyone interested in the Middle East and American foreign policy. It is an enduring study of American leadership in a troubled and important part of the world."--Janice Gross Stein, University of Toronto <br><br>"Essential reading for those engaged or interested in the present Israeli-Arab peace talks."--Ambassador Itamar Rabinovich, Embassy of Israel, Washington, D.C. <br><br>"Just the right mix of good, old-fashioned narrative diplomatic history and insightful interpretation. The book truly illuminates American foreign policy regarding the Arab-Israeli conflict, but at the same time it offers thoughtful analysis and interpretation of what diplomacy and American policy is all about."--L. Carl Brown, Princeton University <br><br>PRAISE FOR THE PREVIOUS EDITIONS: <br><br>"Clearly written, carefully balanced and comprehensive in scope.... Should prove invaluable to all serious students of American foreign policy."--<i>New York Times Book Review </i><br><br>"A major work, whether judged by the standards of classical diplomatic history or modern political science."--<i>Foreign Affairs </i><br><br>"Provides fresh insights into the complexities of creating the process and defining the substance of American foreign policymaking."--<i>Survival</i>