The Foreign Service Journal, September 2012

70 F O R E I G N S E R V I C E J O U R N A L / S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 2 B O O K S Service dissent since 1971, do a better job of melding her two broad concerns. Even here, though, I must note an ir- ritating flaw in an otherwise worth- while account. While Gurman cites several For- eign Service Journal articles about and by dissenters, she seems utterly un- aware of the historic role AFSA has played in promoting constructive dis- sent through its awards program. She also repeatedly misidentifies AFSA as the “Foreign Service Association,” one of many sloppy errors throughout the book that indicate her editor did not serve her well. Still, I have no hesitation in recom- mending The Dissent Papers . It is a se- rious, long-overdue treatment of con- structive dissent that I hope will show non-practitioners why it is so important — not just for its practitioners, but for the health of U.S. foreign policy. Steven Alan Honley was a Foreign Service officer from 1985 to 1997, serving in Mexico City, Wellington and Washington, D.C. He has been editor of the Foreign Service Journal since 2001. I have no hesitation in recommending The Dissent Papers. Dear Readers: In order to produce a high- quality product, the FSJ depends on the revenue it earns from advertising. You can help with this. Please let us know the names of companies that have provided good service to you — a hotel, insurance company, auto dealership, or other concern. A referral from our readers is the best entrée! You Are Our Eyes & Ears! Ed Miltenberger Advertising & Circulation Manager Tel: (202) 944-5507 E-mail: miltenberger@afsa.org