America's Dialogue with the World (Paperback)

~ William P. Kiehl (Editor)
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A collection of a dozen essays by accomplished scholars and practitiioners of Public Diplomacy which strives to answer two key questions confronting America: What should be the content of America's Dialogue with the World? What are the best means to achieve this dialogue? The editor presents concrete proposals to achieve a dialogue.

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"So what is standing in the way of the dialogue between America and the rest of the world, a dialogue that we all wish to see established and thriving? Perhaps it is that, while we so often say that "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure", we do not act as though we believe it."

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Product Details

• Paperback: 211 pages
• Publisher: Public Diplomacy Council (November 10, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0976439115
• ISBN-13: 978-0976439110
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,015,028 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Book on Public Diplomacy, March 23, 2008

By	Silver Haired Professional "The Written Word" (Northeast USA) - See all my reviews

This is an excellent book on public diplomacy from various perspectives written by experts in the field, former diplomats, academics and journalists who practiced and observed public diplomacy first-hand around the world. It is a thoughtful yet practical work that would benefit both the student and the experienced professional in the fields of international relations, public relations and international education. The book is now in its second edition. I have used it as a reading in university classes in both international relations and communications with great success. Highly Recommended.

5.0 out of 5 stars TIME FOR A NEW US DIALOGUE WITH THE WORLD?, April 10, 2008

By	Alan L. Heil Jr. (ALEXANDRIA VA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

A review of America's Dialogue with the World follows:

This collection of a dozen essays by noted experts in public diplomacy and allied fields presents a compelling case about the importance of "winning hearts and minds" around the world. The book also provides some excellent examples of how this difficult task was accomplished in the past and how it might be done in the future. This is an essential work for any student of foreign policy or for anyone interested in how America can do a better job of communicating with and listening to the world.

As one professor/reviewer noted: "This volume fills an obvious void in the academic literature relating to U.S. foreign policy...[that] accurately reflects the Washington policy community's lack of interest in the subject. This collection of essays will help members of both communities to understand why public diplomacy matters, and when it is likely to work."

Five stars (*****). The book is now in its second edition.