Secure A Copy Essence Of Diplomacy Penned By Christer Jönsson Released As Hardcover

innovative approach to combining IR international relations and the history of diplomatic activities, Rather than just recapitulating theoretical ideas of diplomacy, authors use constructivism IR theory to explore the development and main characteristics of diplomacy through the processes of institutionalization and ritualization.
To support their constructivism thesis, Jönsson and Hall apply historical/sociological analysis to the five main functions of diplomacy representation, protection of interests, negotiation, gathering information, promotion of friendly relations, indicating the almost "perennial" diplomatic activities of envoys in ancient Babylon, China, and Greece to the contemporary polylateral summits and negotiations.
In the last chapter of the book, in several case studies Panhellenic project, supremacy of papal political power in theth century, and European integration process authors show the non interdependence of new political ideas and policies with diplomatic modus operandi.
Finally, it's always entertaining to read about the crazy stuff the ambassadors did in history, like smuggling alcohol to Muslim states, killing butlers, or going completely off the rails and ignoring

the orders of their principal.
On textbook standards: clearly written, conscise and illuminating with it's numerous examples, Essence of Diplomacy explores the essential, timeless features of diplomacy, drawing on the historical record of over three millennia.
In their effort at making international relations IR theory relevant to diplomacy, and diplomacy relevant to IR theory, the authors identify three essential dimensions of diplomacy: communication, representation and the reproduction of international society.
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