<strong>Modern Diplomacy</strong> provides a comprehensive exploration of the evolution andconcepts of the institution of diplomacy. This book equips students w... » 

Modern Diplomacy provides a comprehensive exploration of the evolution andconcepts of the institution of diplomacy. This book equips students with adetailed analysis of important international issues that impact upon diplomacyand its relationship with international politics. The subject is bought tolife through the use of case studies and examples which highlight the workingof contemporary diplomacy within the international political arena.Organised around 5 broad topic areas including the nature of diplomacydiplomatic methods and negotiation the operation of diplomacy in specificareas and natural disasters and international conflict the book covers allmajor topic areas of contemporary diplomacy.New to this editionThe third edition has been extensively revised to include An additional chapter on diplomatic methods to reflect substantial developments in this area. Inclusion of a new chapter to explore the development of diplomatic practice. Examination of the international aspects of diplomacy of recent major disasters and emergencies. Exploration of the influence of international terrorism and violence upon the international system of diplomacy.Professor R P Barston teaches international relations at the Graduate InstituteUniversity of Reading . He previously taught at the Universityof LancasterKeele and London School of Economics . He is a former member of the UnitedKingdom Foreign and Commonwealth Office and has extensive diplomatic experience. He has undertaken diplomatic and regional organisation training in a numberof countries including MalaysiaNational Institute of PublicAdministrationTrinidad Vietnamand Barbados. He is also a maritime safety specialist andrepresentative to the International Maritime Organisation. His otherpublications include Maritime Dimension The Other Powers and InternationalPolitics Since 1945 . «