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Remaking France: Americanization, Public Diplomacy, and the Marshall Plan (Explorations in Culture and International History, 2),Used
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Public diplomacy, neglected following the end of the Cold War, is once again a central tool of American foreign policy. This book, examining as it does the Marshall Plan as the form of public diplomacy of the United States in France after World War Two, offers a timely historical case study. Current debates about globalization and a possible revival of the Marshall Plan resemble the debates about Americanization that occurred in France over fifty years ago. Relations between France and the United States are often tense despite their shared history and cultural ties, reflecting the general fear and disgust and attraction of America and Americanization. The period covered in this book offers a good example: the French Government begrudgingly accepted American hegemony even though antiAmericanism was widespread among the French population, which American public diplomacy tried to overcome with various cultural and economic activities examined by the author. In many cases French society proved resistant to Americanization, and it is questionable whether public diplomacy actually accomplished what its advocates had promised. Nevertheless, by the 1950s the United States had established a strong cultural presence in France that included Hollywood, Readers Digest, and Americanstyle hotels.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Remaking France'? A: The book focuses on American public diplomacy and the Marshall Plan's impact on France after World War Two, exploring themes of Americanization and cultural relations between France and the United States.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Remaking France' is Brian A. McKenzie.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as a 'Used Book in Good Condition'.
- Q: How many pages does 'Remaking France' have? A: 'Remaking France' has a total of 272 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is bound in hardcover.
- Q: When was 'Remaking France' published? A: The book was published on October 1, 2005.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition of 'Remaking France' is the first edition.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include public diplomacy, Americanization, anti-American sentiment in France, and the cultural exchange between the two nations during the post-war period.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, this book is suitable for academic study as it provides a historical case study relevant to public diplomacy and international relations.
- Q: What makes this book relevant today? A: The book is relevant today as it parallels current discussions on globalization and the potential revival of the Marshall Plan, reflecting ongoing cultural relations between the U.S. and France.