Trans/National Study of Culture

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Maria Lensu and Jan-Stefan Fritz

"The existence of diverse ultimate values and value systems, or value pluralism, is an undeniable reality in the international sphere today. For example, the current debates between Western advocates of human rights and their primarily non-Western critics illustrate this phenomenon. The fundamental question facing normative theory in International Relations is how to reconcile value pluralism with an ethical orientation. In other words, how is it possible to organize human interaction, our lives together, in a manner that is appropriate/good/right/fair/just, in a world where there are diverse conceptions of appropriateness/goodness/rightness/fairness/justice? This volume incorporates a variety of contributions from well-known authors at the centre of the debate."--BOOK JACKET.

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Paul F. Diehl and Gary Goertz

"War and Peace in International Rivalry provides the first detailed analysis of international rivalries, the long-standing and often violent confrontations between the same pairs of states. The book addresses conceptual components of rivalries and explores the origins, dynamics, and termination of the most dangerous form of rivalry - enduring rivalries - since 1816."--BOOK JACKET.

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Abraham F. Lowenthal

"Reprint of 1972 classic on US intervention in the Dominican Republic (1965). Excellent analysis of apparent non-rational bases of US actions contains a wealth of information"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 57.

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James P. Farwell

Now more than ever, in the arenas of national security, diplomacy, and military operations, effective communication strategy is of paramount importance. A 24/7 television, radio, and Internet news cycle paired with an explosion in social media demands it. According to James P. Farwell, a former political consultant, the US government's approach to strategic communication has been misguided. "Power and Persuasion" stands apart for its critical evaluation of the concepts, doctrines, and activities that the US Department of Defense and Department of State employ for the art of strategic communication including psychological operations, military information support operations, propaganda, and public diplomacy. Farwell stresses that words, deeds, actions, and symbols may qualify as strategic communication and aim to mold or shape public opinion to influence behavior in order to attain specific objectives, advance interests, or - viewed from a military perspective - satisfy or create conditions that produce a desired end-state. He contends that a message that is true, consistent, and persuasive is more powerful than any deception. "Persuasion and Power" is a book about the art of strategic communication, how it is used, where, and why. Using historical examples, Farwell illustrates how its principles have made a critical difference throughout history in the outcomes of crises, conflicts, politics, and diplomacy across different cultures and societies. This insightful volume will help communications officers, policymakers, and students understand when, where, and how they can apply the principles of strategic communication to advance national security interests.