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Title: Deconstruction and the undoing of diplomacy : a case study involving the Vienna convention on diplomatic relations
Authors: Callus, Ivan
Borg, Ruben
Keywords: Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations (1961 April 18)
Diplomacy -- Language
Deconstruction
Diplomatic privileges and immunities
Issue Date: 2001
Publisher: University of Malta Press
Citation: Callus, I., & Borg, R. (2001). Deconstruction and the undoing of diplomacy: a case study involving the Vienna convention on diplomatic relations. In J. Kurbalija, & H. Slavik (Eds.), Language and Diplomacy (pp.233-260). Msida: University of Malta Press.
Abstract: We are here to speak about language. The statement just uttered should be inoffensive. It is, after all, a truism. All of the participants during this session of the conference are here to speak about language. If diplomacy in that statement is elided, it is in reflection of the fact that we can all agree, without the need for any diplomatic effort whatsoever, that language will today provide a focus for us. This initial moment of agreement will have been precious, for we suspect that what we shall proceed to argue from it may prove sufficiently contentious to compel the re-inscription of diplomacy. [excerpt]
URI: https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/122125
ISSN: 9990955158
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