Overview
Reveals the inner workings of the US establishment's foreign policy apparatus
Provides the unique perspective of a Muslim woman on US foreign policy
Contextualizes issues of race and gender in the age of Trump
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Table of contents (41 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Cradle of Civilization
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Milestones
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Call to Duty
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“As a woman, a Muslim, and a native of India and Pakistan with a long and distinguished career in American foreign policy, Shirin Tahir-Kheli’s life has been full of extraordinary breakthroughs. In her forthright, illuminating, and fascinating memoir, she provides insights on working for three presidential administrations on American foreign policy and national security, as well as on promoting peace in south Asia. As a diplomat, political insider, and scholar, Ambassador Tahir-Kheli has witnessed changes in U.S. diplomacy over several decades and from varying perspectives. Indeed, her career is remarkable and one-of-a-kind. This is a must-read for anyone interested in south Asia and national policymaking.” (Vartan Gregorian, President, Carnegie Corporation of New York)
“Today, when individual acts of terror by fanatic Muslims throw up a pall of prejudice against all of Islam, Shirin Tahir-Kheli's story stands out in stirring contrast. George H. W. Bush deeply admired Shirin, and as vice president took her with him to difficult countries like Yemen where she, as a brilliant American Muslim, came up with contacts and insights of great value to Washington. I was on such trips, and saw Shirin in action. Hers is a unique book, full of lessons for all who seek clearer understanding of Islam.” (Donald P. Gregg, National Security Advisor to Vice President Bush, 1982-88)
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Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Before the Age of Prejudice
Book Subtitle: A Muslim Woman’s National Security Work with Three American Presidents - A Memoir
Authors: Shirin Tahir-Kheli
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-8551-2
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan Singapore
eBook Packages: Political Science and International Studies, Political Science and International Studies (R0)
Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s) 2018
Hardcover ISBN: 978-981-10-8550-5Published: 14 May 2018
Softcover ISBN: 978-981-13-4183-0Published: 29 December 2018
eBook ISBN: 978-981-10-8551-2Published: 02 May 2018
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XVII, 454
Number of Illustrations: 32 b/w illustrations
Topics: US Politics, Middle Eastern Politics, Citizenship