"The Ugly American" by William J. Lederer and Eugene Burdick is a 1958 novel that exposes the failure of U.S. foreign diplomacy. Published by W. W. Norton & Company, the book is set in the 20th century and is written in English. It offers a fictional narrative that likely reflects modern book club editions, making it a thought-provoking read for those interested in exploring the complexities of American diplomacy.