International Cultural Relations

A Multi-Country Comparison

Margaret J. Wyszomirski, Ph.D., Christopher Burgess, and Catherine Peila

2003, 67 pages. Arts Policy and Administration Program, Ohio State University, 128 N. Oval Mall, Columbus, OH, 43210, 614-292-5356

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This study provides a thorough examination of the cultural diplomacy practices of nine developed industrial countries: Australia, Austria, France, Canada, Japan, Netherlands, Singapore, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. The contrast of the philosophies, goals, priorities, structure and funding of these country's efforts is enlightening, but the lack of comparable data and information on U.S. practices makes this study of somewhat limited use to those with a stake in international cultural exchange.