Security studies : an introduction / edited by Paul D. Williams.

Contributor(s):

Williams, Paul D, 1975-

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: London ; New York : Routledge, c2013.Edition: 2nd edDescription: xxi, 634 p. : ill. ; 25 cmISBN:

9780415782814 (pbk.)

Subject(s):

Security, International

DDC classification:

355.033 SEC 23

Contents:

Introduction -- Part 1. Theoretical approaches: realisms; liberalisms; game theory; constructivisms; peace studies; critical theory; feminisms; international political sociology -- Part 2. key concepts: uncertainty; polarity; culture; war; coercion; terrorism; intelligence; genocide and crimes against humanity; ethnic conflict; human security poverty; climate change and environmental security; health -- Part 3. Institutions: alliances; regional institutions; the united nations; peace operations; the nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation regime; private security companies -- Part 4. Contemporary challenges: international arms trade; counterterrorism; counterinsurgency; the responsibility to protect; transnational organized crime; population movements; energy security -- Part 5. Conclusions: the academic and policy worlds; what future for security studies?

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Holdings
Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Books	H.T. Parekh Library	SIAS Collection	355.033 SEC (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		K2591

Gratis

Includes bibliographical references (p. 581-620) and index.

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