| David Bruce and Diplomatic Practice: An American Ambassador in London, 1961-9 Contributor(s): Young, John W. (Author), Scott-Smith, Giles (Editor), Rofe, J. Simon (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1501317741 ISBN-13: 9781501317743 Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic OUR PRICE: $51.43 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science | International Relations - General - Political Science | Political Process - General - Biography & Autobiography |
| Dewey: B |
| Series: Key Studies in Diplomacy |
| Physical Information: 0.51" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (0.62 lbs) 240 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: David Bruce (1898-1977) was a prominent American diplomat, who served in France, Germany, and the UK. His work is examined here to provide an in-depth look at the practice of diplomacy and the role of the ambassador as diplomatic actor. This thorough survey aims to investigate the relevance of the resident embassy to modern diplomacy. To do so, it focuses on the ambassador's daily work as a diplomat, looking at his role in promoting friendly relations, his political reporting, policy advising, as well as the role of his staff and his relations with others in the Foreign Service. It also addresses major issues such as the debate over the 'death of the embassy, ' showing that ambassadors remain vital actors in the relations between major powers. The work integrates theoretical material on diplomatic practice and the case study of a highly regarded diplomat. This unique, readable study will appeal to students in diplomacy, international relations, American politics, as well as to trainee and junior diplomats. |
Contributor Bio(s): Scott-Smith, Giles: - Giles Scott-Smith is Senior Researcher with the Roosevelt Study Center and holds the Ernst van der Beugel Chair in the Diplomatic History of Transatlantic Relations since WWII at Leiden University, the Netherlands. In 2012 he was appointed Chair of the Transatlantic Studies Association, and he is currently one of the editors for the Key Studies in Diplomacy book series of Bloomsbury Press. His research interests cover the role of non-state actors and public diplomacy in the maintenance of inter-state (particularly transatlantic) relations. His major publications include Western Anti-Communism and the Interdoc Network: Cold War Internationale (2012), Networks of Empire: The U.S. State Department's Foreign Leader Program in the Netherlands, France, and Britain 1950-70 (2008), and The Politics of Apolitical Culture: The Congress for Cultural Freedom, the CIA, and Post-war American Hegemony (2002).Scott-Smith, Giles: - Giles Scott-Smith is Senior Researcher with the Roosevelt Study Center and holds the Ernst van der Beugel Chair in the Diplomatic History of Transatlantic Relations since WWII at Leiden University, the Netherlands. In 2012 he was appointed Chair of the Transatlantic Studies Association, and he is currently one of the editors for the Key Studies in Diplomacy book series of Bloomsbury Press. His research interests cover the role of non-state actors and public diplomacy in the maintenance of inter-state (particularly transatlantic) relations. His major publications include Western Anti-Communism and the Interdoc Network: Cold War Internationale (2012), Networks of Empire: The U.S. State Department's Foreign Leader Program in the Netherlands, France, and Britain 1950-70 (2008), and The Politics of Apolitical Culture: The Congress for Cultural Freedom, the CIA, and Post-war American Hegemony (2002). |
