The ugly American / Lederer, William J.

Homer Atkins is sent by the U.S. government to handled engineering projects in the Southeast Asian country of Sarkhan, and when he challenges the entrenched interests over priorities, he finds himself embroiled in controversy. Lederer and Burdick's fictional diplomat laid bare allegations of American arrogance and corruption in 1950s Asia.

Describes the errors and short-comings of the United States foreign policy through a series of short stories around a common plot during the 1950s in South East Asia.

Describes the errors and short-comings of the United States foreign policy through a series of short stories around a common plot during the 1950s in South East Asia.