There is a broad consensus among informed observers both inside and outside the Beltway that American public diplomacy leaves much to be desired. Recent studies describe ineffectiveness, inadequate resources, and a general lack of direction. Further complicating this situation, there is no real consensus among critics on what must be done to fix current problems. Moreover, the ills afflicting public diplomacy are poorly understood. "Losing Hearts and Minds?" situates these problems within the complex environment of U.S. government bureaucracy, and relates them to other instruments of...
There is a broad consensus among informed observers both inside and outside the Beltway that American public diplomacy leaves much to be desired. R...
An eminent political scientist and government official here offers witty and trenchant counsel on what leaders need to know in order to be effective--how to deal with war and crises, diplomacy, secret intelligence, political advisors, the media, and more.
"A tour de force. . . . Lord's understanding of the workings of government, both ancient and modern, is profound, and his ability to assimilate the two, makes The Modern Prince indispensable. . . . As a handbook for leaders it deserves to become an instant classic."--Brian M. Carney, Wall Street Journal
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An eminent political scientist and government official here offers witty and trenchant counsel on what leaders need to know in order to be effectiv...
One of the fundamental works of Western political thought, Aristotle's masterwork is the first systematic treatise on the science of politics. For almost three decades, Carnes Lord's justly acclaimed translation has served as the standard English edition. Widely regarded as the most faithful to both the original Greek and Aristotle's distinctive style, it is also written in clear, contemporary English. This new edition of the Politics retains and adds to Lord's already extensive notes, clarifying the flow of Aristotle's argument and identifying literary and historical references....
One of the fundamental works of Western political thought, Aristotle's masterwork is the first systematic treatise on the science of politics. For alm...
