Mindsets: The Role of Culture and Perception in International Relations

by Glen Fisher

Glen Fisher's innovative book The Role of Culture and Perception in International Relations offers an insightful analysis of the roles of culture and perception in international relations. Using practical examples, Fisher offers concrete suggestions for examining international relations issues from a perspective revealing the significance of hidden forces at work in global events.Mindsets is a powerful tool for anyone-from those involved in training or an academic program to military officers addressing changing military missions to professionals pursuing foreign area specialization programs. Even to the average reader interested in international affairs.ContentsPreface to the Second EditionPreface to the First Edition1 Dealing with Mindsets in International Affairs2 The Psychologyical Perception and Reasoning3 The Cultural Lens4 Using the Mindset Typical Considerations5 Making Political Judgments in an International Setting6 Contrasting Mindsets7 Pursuing Economic and Business Affairs8 Managing Ethnic Conflicts9 Coping with the Mindset DimensionReferencesIndex

228 pages, Paperback

Published December 1, 1997

Reviews

[Becky Loader · Rating 3 out of 5]

I had to take a break from fiction, and I found Fisher's book in our neighborhood Little Free Library.

Fisher is a Foreign Service Officer, and he writes about the influence of culture on international relations. Considering the times we are living in, I found his theories very interesting.