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In this vivid memoir, Davidow, U.S. ambassador to Mexico from 1998 to 2002, sheds light on the curious profession of diplomacy and enjoyably depicts how such work ranges from the fascinating to the foolish. Davidow reveals how, in the sensitive and often covert dealings of U.S.-Mexico relations, ambassadors must perform petty damage control while simultaneously tending to the more pressing issues of U.S. national security, most importantly the war on drugs. As he sees it, uninformed and intrusive American officials don't mix well with prickly Mexicans who seem convinced the White House spends much of its time plotting ways to undermine Mexico's sovereignty. The author's casual tone should not discourage the more academic reader; Davidow shares vital new insights in the growing debate over Mexican immigration. He also dishes valuable descriptions of the cast of political characters involved in U.S.-Mexican diplomacy, not to mention some good gossip. Davidow argues that no nation in the world affects the daily life of average Americans as much as Mexico, thus making relations with that country tremendously important. His many years of experience in the U.S. Foreign Service, his profound knowledge of Mexico and his affinity with that country's people and culture make his a valuable perspective, spiced with poignant humor and sharp criticism that will delight readers interested in what goes on behind closed doors in Washington and Mexico City. Illus.
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"Davidow's analysis seeks to inform, educate, and contribute to dissolving the obstacles to understanding on both sides of the border." --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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In this vivid memoir, Davidow, U.S. ambassador to Mexico from 1998 to 2002, sheds light on the curious profession of diplomacy and enjoyably depicts how such work ranges from the fascinating to the foolish. Davidow reveals how, in the sensitive and often covert dealings of U.S.-Mexico relations, ambassadors must perform petty damage control while simultaneously tending to the more pressing issues of U.S. national security, most importantly the war on drugs. As he sees it, uninformed and intrusive American officials don't mix well with prickly Mexicans who seem convinced the White House spends much of its time plotting ways to undermine Mexico's sovereignty. The author's casual tone should not discourage the more academic reader; Davidow shares vital new insights in the growing debate over Mexican immigration. He also dishes valuable descriptions of the cast of political characters involved in U.S.-Mexican diplomacy, not to mention some good gossip. Davidow argues that no nation in the world affects the daily life of average Americans as much as Mexico, thus making relations with that country tremendously important. His many years of experience in the U.S. Foreign Service, his profound knowledge of Mexico and his affinity with that country's people and culture make his a valuable perspective, spiced with poignant humor and sharp criticism that will delight readers interested in what goes on behind closed doors in Washington and Mexico City. Illus.
Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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"Davidow's analysis seeks to inform, educate, and contribute to dissolving the obstacles to understanding on both sides of the border." --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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