US Cultural Diplomacy and Archaeology: Soft Power, Hard Heritage (Routledge Sudies in Archaeology)
By Unknown Author.
Description
Archaeology’s links to international relations are well known: launching and sustaining international expeditions requires the honed diplomatic skills of ambassadors. U.S. foreign policy depends on archaeologists to foster mutual understanding, mend fences, and build bridges. This book explores how international partnerships inherent in archaeological legal instruments and policies, especially involvement with major U.S. museums, contribute to the underlying principles of U.S. cultural diplomacy. Archaeology forms a critical part of the U.S. State Department’s diplomatic toolk...
ISBN(s)
1138825263, 9781138825260
