Searching for a Cultural Diplomacy

Zusatztext Searching for a Cultural Diplomacy addresses the problem [of cultural diplomacy] directly, and as such provides a particularly fruitful starting point. • Contemporary European History the first complex publication on cultural diplomacy in years Gienow-Hecht's and Donfried's work is valuable, but not only for the stated reason. Besides the courage to dive into an academically not favored field, they have put together a collection of thorough studies in a well-organized manner the volume definitely is a must-read for any scholar dealing with cultural diplomacy. • International Journal of Cultural Policy Taken together, the essays serve to remind readers of the value of considering cultural diplomacy and especially of pushing the definition to include not merely the countries seeking to conduct foreign policy by engaging a foreign public through culture but also those non-governmental organizations, regions, cities, and actors of any kind pursuing similar ends. • Journal of Cold War Studies The articles of the book are all very well written; the lines of reasoning are fluid and are easily perceived They all show an incredible knowledge on the topic discussed and, as a result, their handling of the topic is done in a most professional manner:.. Overall, this volume indulges the reader with a delightful analysis of the term of 'cultural diplomacy' which has nowadays become quite a phenomenon For both academics and laymen, this is useful reading concerning the topic and highly recommended for all those looking forward not only to find basic information, but also, interpretation, analysis and references. • CEU Political Science Journal Informationen zum Autor Jessica C. E. Gienow-Hecht is Professor of History at the John F. Kennedy Institute for North American Studies at the Free University of Berlin. Klappentext Recent studies on the meaning of cultural diplomacy in the twentieth century often focus on the United States and the Cold War, based on the premise that cultural diplomacy was a key instrument of foreign policy in the nation's effort to contain the Soviet Union. As a result, the term "cultural diplomacy" has become one-dimensional, linked to political manipulation and subordination and relegated to the margin of diplomatic interactions. This volume explores the significance of cultural diplomacy in regions other than the United States or "western" countries, that is, regions that have been neglected by scholars so far-Eastern Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. By examining cultural diplomacy in these regions, the contributors show that the function of information and exchange programs differs considerably from area to area depending on historical circumstances and, even more importantly, on the cultural mindsets of the individuals involved. "The articles of the book are all very well written; the lines of reasoning are fluid and are easily perceived - They all show an incredible knowledge on the topic discussed and, as a result, their handling of the topic is done in a most professional manner:..Overall, this volume indulges the reader with a delightful analysis of the term of 'cultural diplomacy' which has nowadays become quite a phenomenon - For both academics and laymen, this is useful reading concerning the topic and highly recommended for all those looking forward not only to find basic information, but also, interpretation, analysis and references." * CEU Political Science Journal Zusammenfassung Recent studies on the meaning of cultural diplomacy in the 20th century often focus on the United States and the Cold War, based on the premise that cultural diplomacy was a key instrument of foreign policy in the nation's effort to contain the Soviet Union. As a result, the term cultural diplom...

Searching for a Cultural Diplomacy addresses the problem [of cultural diplomacy] directly, and as such provides a particularly fruitful starting point. • Contemporary European History the first complex publication on cultural diplomacy in years Gienow-Hecht's and Donfried's work is valuable, but not only for the stated reason. Besides the courage to dive into an academically not favored field, they have put together a collection of thorough studies in a well-organized manner the volume definitely is a must-read for any scholar dealing with cultural diplomacy. • International Journal of Cultural Policy Taken together, the essays serve to remind readers of the value of considering cultural diplomacy and especially of pushing the definition to include not merely the countries seeking to conduct foreign policy by engaging a foreign public through culture but also those non-governmental organizations, regions, cities, and actors of any kind pursuing similar ends. • Journal of Cold War Studies The articles of the book are all very well written; the lines of reasoning are fluid and are easily perceived They all show an incredible knowledge on the topic discussed and, as a result, their handling of the topic is done in a most professional manner:.. Overall, this volume indulges the reader with a delightful analysis of the term of 'cultural diplomacy' which has nowadays become quite a phenomenon For both academics and laymen, this is useful reading concerning the topic and highly recommended for all those looking forward not only to find basic information, but also, interpretation, analysis and references. • CEU Political Science Journal

Autorentext
Jessica C. E. Gienow-Hecht is Professor of History at the John F. Kennedy Institute for North American Studies at the Free University of Berlin.

Klappentext
Recent studies on the meaning of cultural diplomacy in the twentieth century often focus on the United States and the Cold War, based on the premise that cultural diplomacy was a key instrument of foreign policy in the nation's effort to contain the Soviet Union. As a result, the term "cultural diplomacy" has become one-dimensional, linked to political manipulation and subordination and relegated to the margin of diplomatic interactions. This volume explores the significance of cultural diplomacy in regions other than the United States or "western" countries, that is, regions that have been neglected by scholars so far-Eastern Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. By examining cultural diplomacy in these regions, the contributors show that the function of information and exchange programs differs considerably from area to area depending on historical circumstances and, even more importantly, on the cultural mindsets of the individuals involved.

Zusammenfassung
Recent studies on the meaning of cultural diplomacy in the 20th century often focus on the United States and the Cold War, based on the premise that cultural diplomacy was a key instrument of foreign policy in the nation's effort to contain the Soviet Union. As a result, the term cultural diplomacyA" has become one-dimensional...

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Acknowledgments
List of Contributors Introduction: Searching for a Cultural Diplomacy
Introduction: What Are We Searching For? Culture, Diplomacy, Agents and the State
Jessica C. E. Gienow-Hecht The Model of Cultural Diplomacy: Power, Distance, and the Promise of Civil Society
Jessica C. E. Gienow-Hecht and Mark C. Donfried Part I. Cultural Relations and the Soviet Union Chapter 1. VOKS: The Third Dimension of Soviet Foreign Policy
Jean François Fayet Chapter 2. Mission Impossible? Selling Soviet Socialism to Americans, 1955-1958
Rosa Magnusdottir Part II. Cultural Diplomacy in…