1.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910255286803321

Autore

Ruffini Pierre-Bruno

Titolo

Science and Diplomacy : A New Dimension of International Relations / / by Pierre-Bruno Ruffini

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2017

ISBN

3-319-55104-3

Edizione

[1st ed. 2017.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (XI, 132 p. 1 illus.)

Collana

Science, Technology and Innovation Studies, , 2570-1509

Disciplina

327.2

Soggetti

Diplomacy

Science and international relations

Economic policy

Educational sociology

R & D/Technology Policy

Sociology of Education

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di contenuto

1 Introduction -- 2 What Is Science Diplomacy -- 3 Science diplomacy as a National Issue -- 4 Science in Diplomatic Apparatus: The Diversity of National Approaches -- 5 Science in the Vanguard of Diplomacy -- 6 Multilateral Science Diplomacy -- Conclusion.

Sommario/riassunto

This book examines in depth science diplomacy, a particular field of international relations, in which the interests of science and those of foreign policy intersect. Building on a wealth of examples drawn from history and contemporary international relations, it analyzes and discusses the links between the world of scientists and that of diplomats. Written by a professor of economics and former Embassy counselor for science and technology, the book sets out to answer the following questions: Can science issues affect diplomatic relations between countries? Is international scientific cooperation a factor for peace? Are researchers good ambassadors for their countries? Is scientific influence a particular form of cultural influence on the world stage? Do diplomats really listen to what experts say when negotiating on the future of the planet? Is the independence of the scientist



threatened by science diplomacy? What is a scientific attaché for?