Multilateral Diplomacy and the United Nations Today Second Edition

by Earl Sullivan, Richard Reitano, James P. Muldoon, Jr., JoAnn F. Aviel

Jan 27, 2005
Paperback
US $38.00
CAN $48.50
UK £24.99
ISBN: 9780813343105
ISBN-10: 0813343100
Published by Westview Press

 

Description

As the world confronts new and ongoing challenges of globalization, international terrorism and an array of other global issues, the United Nations and its key attribute-multilateral diplomacy-are more important now than ever before. With new and updated essays that detail the experiences of a diverse group of practitioners and scholars who work in the field of diplomacy, this new edition covers in even greater breadth and depth the quintessential characteristics of multilateral diplomacy as it is conducted within the United Nations framework. Multilateral Diplomacy and the United Nations Today provides valuable insights from a variety of perspectives on how diplomacy is practiced, making it essential reading for aspiring diplomats, international business leaders, and students of all levels. The contributors to this volume bring a depth and breadth of knowledge and experience to the examination of five areas of multilateral diplomacy: UN diplomacy, crisis diplomacy, international economic diplomacy, UN summits and "citizen diplomats," and non-governmental diplomacy.

  • A thorough revision: of the 24 chapters, eight are new to this edition, and all the others are updated.
  • Includes a diverse range of contributors: veteran diplomats, respected scholars, non-governmental activists.
  • Relevant, timely discussion topics related to the UN.
  • An important supplemental text to any course on the UN, contemporary international relations, diplomacy, and international organizations.

    • Reviews


    "A useful and interesting resource for both diplomats and international public servants and for students of international relations, journalists and commentators. The book is a rich and frank contribution to a balanced and thoughtful analysis on the role of the United Nations in the contemporary world."
    — DiploFoundation

    "A must read for those serious about prospects for global governance within the context of international organization and law and diplomacy, countering a return to the age of harsh realism, big power politics, and even unilateralism. This book brings to light the crucial role that the United Nations and multilateral diplomacy play in global interactions."
    — Ali R. Abootalebi, Associate Professor of Middle Eastern and Global Politics, University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire

    "This is a terrific collection on diplomacy at the United Nations. It is broad-ranging in both its substantive reach and the diversity of its contributors. It covers all the important substantive topics, from economics to security to citizen-participation, with essays from distinguished academics and practitioners."
    — Ian Hurd, Northwestern University

    "The second edition of this book further reinforces its standing as the best study of the theory and practice of multinational organizations. New sections deal adroitly with globalization, environmental issues, and new trends."
    — John D. Stempel, Patterson School of Diplomacy, University of Kentucky

    From the previous edition:

    "Brings together a remarkably eclectic group of authors and perspectives on an increasingly central, but little understood, aspect of foreign policy."
    — Edward C. Luck , The Center for the Study of International Organization

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