Diplomacy : Theory and Practice/P.B. Rathod. Jaipur, ABD Pub., 2004,
xi, 181 p., ISBN 81-89011-03-0.
Diplomacy : Theory and Practice/P.B. Rathod. Jaipur, ABD Pub., 2004,
xi, 181 p., ISBN 81-89011-03-0.
Contents: Foreword. Preface. 1. Diplomacy. 2. Objectives of diplomacy. 3. Evolution of diplomacy. 4. Diplomatic rules and procedures. 5. Kinds of diplomacy. 6. Consular service. 7. Old and new diplomacy. 8. Decline and revival of diplomacy. Bibliography.
"Diplomacy is one of the important branch of international relations. It is one of the instruments of foreign policy. Foreign relations are conducted through he means of diplomacy. It is a well developed discipline. Every developed and developing nation is a laboratory in itself, where the effectiveness and application of diplomacy can be tested and the results verified. This book covers various important topics such as meaning, scope and importance of diplomacy, its objectives, evolution of diplomacy, diplomatic rules and procedures. Thus, the book diplomacy (theory and practice) has acquired new colour, vigour and dimensions in academic analysis and research." (jacket)