Diplomacy and Global Governance The Diplomatic Service in an Age of Worldwide Interdependence |
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Author:
| Nowotny, Thomas |
ISBN: | 978-1-4128-1844-5 |
Publication Date: | May 2011 |
Publisher: | Transaction Publishers
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Book Format: | Hardback |
List Price: | AUD $85.80 |
Book Description:
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Traditional diplomacy is based on the notion of competing nation states, each attempting to maximize its autonomy and independence. This notion is at odds with today's world in which even mighty states are enmeshed in a web of interdependence. Thomas Nowotny bases his arguments on his unique experiences in internal politics and in bilateral and multilateral diplomacy, as well as on his theoretical reflections as an academic. His work aims to merge lessons from these distinct spheres...
More DescriptionTraditional diplomacy is based on the notion of competing nation states, each attempting to maximize its autonomy and independence. This notion is at odds with today's world in which even mighty states are enmeshed in a web of interdependence. Thomas Nowotny bases his arguments on his unique experiences in internal politics and in bilateral and multilateral diplomacy, as well as on his theoretical reflections as an academic. His work aims to merge lessons from these distinct spheres into one comprehensive whole, intertwining practice and theory.