The future of U.S. public diplomacy : an uncertain fate / by Kathy R. Fitzpatrick.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Fitzpatrick, Kathy, 1958-

Series:

Diplomatic studies ; v. 4.

Diplomatic studies, 1872-8863 ; v. 4.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

United States--Relations.

United States.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (328 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Leiden [Netherlands] ; Boston : Brill, 2010.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Public diplomacy has never been more important in international relations. Yet, public diplomacy’s future as a valued national resource and a respected profession is far from certain. Lingering historical misperceptions and contemporary debate regarding public diplomacy’s role and value in protecting and advancing national and international interests threaten public diplomacy’s advancement on both fronts. Grounded in public relations theory and steeped in common sense, this book advances the global debate on public diplomacy’s future by documenting the intellectual and practical development of public diplomacy in the United States and analyzing key challenges ahead. The author’s fresh perspective provides compelling insights into public diplomacy's purpose and value, the conceptual foundations of the discipline, and principles of strategic practice. Based on extensive primary and secondary research, including a comprehensive survey of veteran U.S. public diplomats, the book reveals lessons learned from the U.S. experience in public diplomacy that will be critical in determining public diplomacy's fate in the United States and throughout the world.

Contents:

pt. 1. Back to the future

pt. 2. Advancing the debate

pt. 3. A way forward.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-282-94980-2

9786612949807

90-474-3064-6

OCLC:

695982138

Publisher Number:

10.1163/ej.9789004177208.i-314 DOI