The Ugly American by William J Lederer and Eugene Burdick

Paperback. Condition: Good/Good-. 1961. Fawcett Crest. 6th Printing.

The Ugly American is a 1958 political novel by Eugene Burdick and William Lederer that depicts the failures of the U.S. diplomatic corps in Southeast Asia.The book caused a sensation in diplomatic circles and had major political implications. The Peace Corps was established during the Kennedy administration partly as a result of the book. The bestseller has remained continuously in print and is one of the most influential American political novels. It has been called an "iconic Cold War text."

Small chop 0.5in to top of spine. Ex-Library (minimal markings). Good to Good- condition.