Protocol: The Complete Handbook of Diplomatic, Official and Social Usage, 25th Anniversary Edition [Paperback]

Mary Jane McCaffree (Author), Pauline Innis (Author), Richard M. Sand (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 12, 2002

The Complete Handbook of Diplomatic, Official and Social Usage. Known as the Bible or Red Book of Protocol.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"A comprehensive guide to proper diplomatic, official and social usage, the book includes a history of protocol in America." -- New York Times, 1997

"Contains a wealth of detail on every question, from titles and forms of address to ceremonies and flag etiquette." -- Department of State, June 1998

"The 25th Anniversary Edition of Protocol is a must for any institution wishing to do business with the Federal Government." -- Robert Middlemiss, 2002

"The only American work of its kind, and in any case solid with detail and happily free of hot air." -- Book of the Month Club, 1997

About the Author

Mary Jane McCaffree has served at the White House as Social Secretary and as Press and Personal Secretary. She has also served as a Protocol Specialist in the office of the Chief of Protocol.

Pauline Innis, as president of various national and international organizations and as the wife of a navy Admiral, has had much experience in social and official life.

Richard Sand, a prominent attorney, has advised and coordinated numerous government functions for a variety of organizations.

Product Details

• Paperback: 475 pages
• Publisher: Durban House Press; 25th anniversary edition (September 12, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1930754183
• ISBN-13: 978-1930754188
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #222,666 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good content, poorly organized, November 27, 2006

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This review is from: Protocol: The Complete Handbook of Diplomatic, Official and Social Usage, 25th Anniversary Edition (Paperback)

The information in this book is indispensable for anyone communicating or doing business with government officials in the U.S. and abroad. However, I must say that it needs some serious editorial attention.

As this is a reference book, I find it incomprehensible that there is no index for the section on titles and forms of address. For example, if I am preparing a letter to a foreign cabinet minister, I should be able to easily find the page number rather than flip through almost 200 pages of listings.

I recommend this book because there apparently are no alternatives on the market. However, if the publisher is reading this, PLEASE consider a more comprehensive table of contents for the next edition.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Protocol Book, August 26, 2009

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This review is from: Protocol: The Complete Handbook of Diplomatic, Official and Social Usage, 25th Anniversary Edition (Paperback)

Great book and I've had it for years. I actually gave mine away as a gift so I needed another one for myself. However, it took over 5 weeks to get here because the seller sent it by media postage. I will never buy anything from a private seller from Amazon again. Not a good experience.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Have!, May 14, 2007

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This review is from: Protocol: The Complete Handbook of Diplomatic, Official and Social Usage, 25th Anniversary Edition (Paperback)

This is a wonderful resource if you are in the position of having international VIP guests or if you have occasion to travel internationally and associate with high level dignataries. It provides a lot of detailed information that is often overlooked.