Mindsets: The Role of Culture and Perception in International Relations [Paperback]

Glen Fisher (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1, 1997

Glen Fisher's innovative book Mindsets: The Role of Culture and Perception in International Relations offers an insightful analysis of the roles of culture and perception in international relations. Using practical examples, Fisher offers concrete suggestions for examining international relations issues from a perspective revealing the significance of hidden forces at work in global events.Mindsets is a powerful tool for anyone-from those involved in training or an academic program to military officers addressing changing military missions to professionals pursuing foreign area specialization programs. Even to the average reader interested in international affairs.ContentsPreface to the Second EditionPreface to the First Edition1 Dealing with Mindsets in International Affairs2 The Psychologyical Process: Perception and Reasoning3 The Cultural Lens4 Using the Mindset Concept: Typical Considerations5 Making Political Judgments in an International Setting6 Contrasting Mindsets7 Pursuing Economic and Business Affairs8 Managing Ethnic Conflicts9 Coping with the Mindset DimensionReferencesIndex

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About the Author

Dr. Glen Fisher, a sociologist and applied anthropologist, spent twenty-two years in the foreign service. He has taught at the Georgetown University School of Foreign Service and at the Monterey Institute of International Studies. His previous books include Public Diplomacy and Behavioral Sciences, American Communication in a Global Society, and International Negotiation: A Cross-Cultural Perspective (also available from Intercultural Press).

Product Details

• Paperback: 218 pages
• Publisher: Nicholas Brealey Publishing; 2nd Edition edition (December 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1877864544
• ISBN-13: 978-1877864544
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 5.8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #772,067 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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