The Practice of Diplomacy: Its Evolution, Theory and Administration - Hardcover

Hamilton, Keith; Langhorne, Professor Richard

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0415104742 ISBN 13: 9780415104746

Publisher: Routledge, 1994

Synopsis

In the unstable international conditions of the post Cold War world, the role of diplomacy has taken on increasing importance with the greater complexity of relationships between international power centres. The Practice of Diplomacy tracks the historical development of diplomatic relations and methods from the earliest period up to their current transformations in the late twentieth century, showing how they have changed to encompass new technological advances and the needs of modern international environments. This coherent and accessible text brings the history of diplomacy fully up to date, exploring altered perspectives and newly emerging practices resulting from United Nations diplomacy and recent political developments in Eastern and central Europe, including the former Yugoslavia.

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Review

"This wil be a well-written and documented reader for academic courses emphasizing international relations theory, history, or diplomacy."
-"American Society of International Law (ASIL) Newsletter

Synopsis

In the unstable international conditions of the post-Cold War world, the role of diplomacy has become increasingly important with the greater complexity of relationships between international power centres. This book tracks the historical development of diplomatic relations and methods from the earliest period up to their current transformations in the late 20th century, showing how they have changed to encompass new technological advances and the needs of modern international environments. The book brings the history of diplomacy fully up-to-date, exploring altered perspectives and newly emerging practices resulting from United Nations diplomacy and recent political developments in eastern and central Europe, including the former Yugoslavia.

Edition details

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 1994
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0415104742
• ISBN 13: 9780415104746
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 288