There is a broad consensus among informed observers both inside and
outside the Beltway that American public diplomacy leaves much to
be desired. Recent studies describe ineffectiveness, inadequate
resources, and a general lack of direction. Further complicating
this situation, there is no real consensus among critics on what
must be done to fix current problems. Moreover, the ills afflicting
public diplomacy are poorly understood. Losing Hearts and Minds?
situates these problems within the complex environment of U.S.
government bureaucracy, and relates them to other instruments of
national power, particularly diplomatic activities and military
force. This book prompts debate by analyzing obstacles to effective
public diplomacy, and offers a comprehensive vision of this
critical dimension of statecraft, which without improvements will
ill serve the nation in its ongoing efforts to counter the global
threat of terror. After a systematic exploration of the concepts
and terminology used to characterize public diplomacy and the wider
domain of strategic influence, Carnes Lord examines the
contemporary security environment and sketches an overall strategy
that should guide the United States in projecting influence in the
war on terror and in pursuing larger global interests. The author
then looks at the cultural and institutional problems that have
long handicapped the performance of the U.S. government in these
areas. The book concludes with a detailed examination of the
specific problems facing governmental agencies involved in public
diplomacy and kindred disciplines, including the Departments of
State and Defense, international broadcasters, and the White House.
General
| Imprint: |
Praeger Publishers Inc
|
| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Series: |
Praeger Security International |
| Release date: |
August 2006 |
| First published: |
August 2006 |
| Authors: |
Carnes Lord
|
| Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 18mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Hardcover
|
| Pages: |
152 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-275-99082-4 |
| Categories: |
Books
Promotions
|
| LSN: |
0-275-99082-6 |
| Barcode: |
9780275990824 |
Is the information for this product incomplete, wrong or inappropriate?
Let us know about it.
Does this product have an incorrect or missing image?
Send us a new image.
Is this product missing categories?
Add more categories.
Review This Product
No reviews yet - be the first to create one!
Welcome to Loot.co.za!
Sign in / Register |Wishlists & Gift Vouchers |Help | Advanced search
(1)
(1)
