The authors (professors of management at Monash U., Australia) present an introduction to the theory and practice of modern diplomacy, drawing on case materials illustrating diplomatic
practices of Western diplomacy and foreign policy primarily, although examples from Asia and elsewhere are also included. Their text covers the historical evolution, context, and legal
framework of diplomacy; political, economic, and strategic dimensions of diplomacy; the key functions it plays; the place of multilateralism; the role of force and coercion in contemporary
diplomacy; the ways in which globalization is impacting diplomacy; and the role of international relations theory in the practice and analysis of diplomacy. Annotation 穢2011 Book News, Inc.,
Portland, OR (booknews.com)
