State Interests and Public Spheres: The International Politics of Jordan’s Identity

Kimberly A. Maynard

Columbia University Press

1999

Acknowledgments

 

For My Parents
Bob and Andrea Priscilla Maynard

 

Because a book like this bears the mark of many hands, there are numerous scholars, colleagues, friends, and family members I would like to thank for their direct and indirect contributions. I am particularly indebted to John Tallmadge who, from conception to publication, provided wise and gentle counsel and undeviating belief in my ideas and experience. I also profited from his scholarship and grace with the English language: whatever perspicuity exists in these pages is due, in part, to his careful regard for the written word. To Joseph Jordan, Helena Meyer-Knapp, and Renee Roberts I owe my deepest appreciation for their close scrutiny and invaluable critique during the development of this study.

The seed of this book was born in a series of discussions with Hal Saunders. It is his investment in me that inspired, encouraged, and helped me formulate the thoughts developed in these chapters. Gil Loescher provided astute guidance throughout the study, and expert professional knowledge that greatly improved the book. Both were key to developing my relationship with Columbia University Press and to both I give my profound thanks.

I cannot express enough gratitude to George D’Angelo who shared the journey with me, who spent endless hours scrutinizing every word, sometimes repeatedly, and who deep into the night or at a moment’s notice, listened to my ideas with unwavering regard. Krishna Kumar first engaged me in a critical discussion of complex emergencies, then invited me to explore their implications in Rwanda and publish with him. He continues to challenge the international community to think outside the box in our response to humanitarian crises. Special thanks to Rozana Olaya, who not only meticulously organized and formatted major sections of the manuscript, but fed me lunch when it was most required. My appreciation also goes to my editor at Columbia University Press, Kate Wittenberg, for her patience and outstanding guidance in seeing this to print. I wish also to thank the Union Institute for its intellectual support and recognition of my ideas.

I am deeply indebted to my parents Andrea and Bob, and my siblings Chris, Robin, and Lisa Maynard, whose foundation of love has sustained me throughout the years and maintained my heart’s home while I was away. Lastly, I’d like to thank Al Charters for his continued understanding and patience during this attention- and time-consuming process. Indeed, your acceptance allows me to follow that roving ambition. It is to you that I owe the future.

Finally, to the Angolan, Bosnian, Georgian, Liberian, Somali, Kosovar, and Tajik who unwittingly bears the brunt of our mistakes, and perhaps unwillingly is the subject of our good intentions, I offer hope as we continue to learn and evolve in our international exploits.