Bibliograph

The incidental oriental secretary and other tales of foreign service, Richard L. Jackson

Type

Label

The incidental oriental secretary and other tales of foreign service, Richard L. Jackson

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The incidental oriental secretary and other tales of foreign service

Medium

electronic resource

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Responsibility statement

Richard L. Jackson

Series statement

ADST-DACOR diplomats and diplomacy series

Summary

This memoir attempts to capture the humor and sheer incongruity of working across cultures in an international career spanning diplomacy and education. Written in a light hearted tone, it also delves into tragic consequences in countries such as Somalia, Libya and Greece. While critical in many respects of US foreign policy, it also hopes to attract adventurous young men and women of today's generation to possible careers in diplomacy. The author uses humor and anecdote to highlight the monumental changes in the world environment and practice of diplomacy in the short space of a single career. The book features cover art and interior sketches by Eliza Jackson

Target audience

adult

Classification