Twentieth-Century Diplomacy - A Case Study of British Practice, 19631976

Informationen zum Autor John W. Young is Professor of International History at the School of History! University of Nottingham. His previous publications include Britain and the World in the Twentieth Century (1997)! Britain and European Unity! 1945-99 (2000) and! as co-author! International Relations since 1945: A Global History (2004). Klappentext In contrast to most works of international history, which dwell on particular relationships, strategies, wars or crises, the questions in this book are about how diplomacy was actually conducted. The period 1963-76 saw significant changes in diplomatic practice globally. It was particularly a time of change for Britain as the country negotiated its declining world power and joined the European Community and economic problems forced spending cuts. Looking at the reform of the British Diplomatic Service and Foreign Office as well as the role of ambassadors, the use of 'special' envoys, summits and state visits, John Young sheds light on how diplomacy was organised in order to put into effect the country's foreign policy and on how diplomatic practice changed over time to make it more effective. Drawing comparisons with other countries, especially the United States, this study focuses on the means of diplomacy rather than the ends. Zusammenfassung 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. Inhaltsverzeichnis 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.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: John W. Young, John W. (Chair of International History Young, John W. (University of Nottingham) Young
• Editore: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 20.11.2008
• EAN: 9780521839167
• ISBN: 978-0-521-83916-7
• Pagine: 260
• Categorie: Scienze sociali, diritto, economia > Scienze politiche > Scienze politiche comparate e internazionali; Scienze umane, arte, musica > Storia > Storia dei paesi e delle regioni; Postwar 20th century history, from c 1945 to c 2000, European History, POLITICAL SCIENCE / International Relations / Diplomacy, POLITICAL SCIENCE / World / European, HISTORY / Europe / Great Britain / 20th Century, British & Irish history, United Kingdom, Great Britain, c 1960 to c 1970, Later 20th century c 1950 to c 1999, Diplomacy, c 1970 to c 1979, c 1960 to c 1969, c 1970 to c 1980