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Book SynopsisAddresses the problems that arise not only from a politicized foreign policy process but also from excessive bureaucratization and lack of leadership in the Foreign Service itself.
Trade Review"An engaging and delightfully written plea for restoring the role of the professional diplomat in American foreign policy."--Foreign Affairs "[P]rovides an insider's account of the 'practice' of diplomacy--the point where policies from Washington are implemented locally... This is not a long book, but between its covers the author imparts a great deal of wisdom."--Library Journal "Mr. Stearns has given us a thoughtful study of the foreign service, its role in diplomacy and how it may have to operate in the future. Written in admirably lucid prose, it will be of interest to everyone concerned with foreign affairs."--Sol Schindler, The Washington Times
Table of ContentsForewordPrefaceAcknowledgmentsAbbreviationsCh. 1The New Frontiers of American Diplomacy3Ch. 2The Diplomacy of Reason20Ch. 3The Diplomacy of Doctrine38Ch. 4The Diplomacy of Process55Ch. 5Diplomacy as Representation72Ch. 6Diplomacy as Management92Ch. 7Diplomacy as Communication112Ch. 8Diplomacy as Negotiation132Ch. 9Improving the Reach of American Foreign Policy148Ch. 10Improving the Grasp of American Diplomacy164Notes179Index193
