Twentieth-Century Diplomacy - A Case Study of British Practice, 1963-1976

A case study of diplomatic practice that sheds light on the means of diplomacy rather than the ends.

List of contents

Introduction; 1. Policy and policy-makers; 2. The diplomatic machine; 3. Resident ambassadors; 4. Special missions; 5. Bilateral summitry; 6. Multilateral diplomacy; 7. State visits; 8. Recognition and unconventional diplomacy; Conclusion.

Summary

This study examines how diplomacy was conducted in Britain during a time of change in diplomatic practice, and draws comparisons with other countries, especially the United States. In doing so, John Young provides a valuable case study that sheds light on the means of diplomacy rather than the ends.

Product details

• Authors: John W. Young, John W. (University of Nottingham) Young, YOUNG JOHN W
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 13.09.2012
• EAN: 9781107407572
• ISBN: 978-1-107-40757-2
• No. of pages: 260
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political theories and the history of ideas; European History, 20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000, International Relations, 20th century, c 1900 to c 1999, Political science & theory, British & Irish history, HISTORY / Europe / Great Britain / General, Political science and theory