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Cultural diplomacy in the service of museums, or the reverse? Nicolas Peyre
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Cultural diplomacy in the service of museums, or the reverse? Nicolas Peyre
on the November 21, 2025
In "Understanding Cultural Diplomacy and International Cultural Relations". Edited by Jonathan Vickery, Reader, Centre for Cultural and Media Policy Studies, University of Warwick, Stuart MacDonald, FRSA, Founder Director, ICR Research Ltd, London, UK and Nicholas J. Cull, Professor of Public Diplomacy, Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, University of Southern California (USC), USA
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This compelling book provides a comprehensive overview of cultural diplomacy, examining history, theory, practice and real world examples from an array of spheres and institutions. Leading scholars and practitioners discuss the role of culture within international affairs, exploring how it can be used as a channel for addressing foreign policy issues.
Organised into three parts, each of which investigate a different area of concern, chapters outline key theoretical approaches and historical developments, identify the mechanisms and practices through which cultural diplomacy is enacted and reflect on critical contemporary challenges. The book showcases case studies on a range of topics, including Australian sports diplomacy in the Pacific, cultural relations at the Venice Biennale and K-pop as a vehicle of Korean museum diplomacy. It further sheds light on crucial concepts such as ‘nation brand’ and ‘soft power’. Featuring expert contributors from across the globe, this definitive volume presents diverse insights into the rapidly evolving field of cultural diplomacy and relations.
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Organised into three parts, each of which investigate a different area of concern, chapters outline key theoretical approaches and historical developments, identify the mechanisms and practices through which cultural diplomacy is enacted and reflect on critical contemporary challenges. The book showcases case studies on a range of topics, including Australian sports diplomacy in the Pacific, cultural relations at the Venice Biennale and K-pop as a vehicle of Korean museum diplomacy. It further sheds light on crucial concepts such as ‘nation brand’ and ‘soft power’. Featuring expert contributors from across the globe, this definitive volume presents diverse insights into the rapidly evolving field of cultural diplomacy and relations.
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Editor: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
Publication date : 21/11/2025
Language: English
Extent : 366
Price : 127,29€
Publication date : 21/11/2025
Language: English
Extent : 366
Price : 127,29€