Diplomatic ambiguity is one of the most interesting kinds of language-use in politics in general, and in diplomacy in particular. Normally, it is taken as a device that buys a temporary agreement at the price of a later verbal and interpretive conflict or misunderstanding. Prior to this study, no comprehensive or theory-guided analysis of this both political and linguistic phenomenon had been attempted. The study focuses on a number of ambiguously phrased peace-agreements, exploring three fundamental parameters in terms of which the concept of diplomatic ambiguity can be framed: language, power, and law. It proposes an argument of relevance to the most prominent schools of thought in International Relations, and closes a visible gap in the existing literature dealing with conflict, diplomacy, international politics, and discourse- related aspects of such politics. Due to its interdisciplinary character and sensitivity to the requirements of practice, it also offers an informative and practicable guide to the practitioners of international relations, diplomacy, politics, and law.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
LAP Gmbh & Company KG
ISBN-10
3844381503
ISBN-13
9783844381504
eBay Product ID (ePID)
124116035
Product Key Features
Author
Drazen Pehar
Publication Name
Diplomatic Ambiguity : Language, Power, Law
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Publication Year
2011
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
276 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
8.7in
Item Height
0.6in
Item Width
5.9in
Item Weight
16.2 Oz
Additional Product Features
Target Audience
Trade
Topic
Political Process / General, International Relations / General, General, Linguistics / General