Ugly American

Ugly American

by Eugene Burdick, William J. Lederer

National Geographic Books · 2019 · 288 pages

This landmark novel offers a stark, fictionalized look at American blunders in post-war Asia through a series of interconnected stories. It critiques the well-meaning but often ineffective approach of American diplomats and aid workers, contrasting them with a pragmatic, unconventional figure who understands the local culture. For readers interested in the complexities of international relations and the unintended consequences of foreign policy, this book provides a compelling, if uncomfortable, examination of American attitudes abroad.

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