Security studies : an introduction

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Author:

Williams, Paul D., 1975- editor.

ISBN:

9781032162713

9781032162737

Edition:

4th edition.

Physical Description:

xxi, 706 pages : illustrations (some color), map (color) ; 26 cm

General Note:

Third edition: 2018.

Contents:

Realisms / Michael A. Jensen -- Liberalisms / Cornelia Navari -- Constructivisms / Matt McDonald -- Critical theory / Pinar Bilgin -- Feminisms / Sandra Whitworth -- Poststructuralism / Linda Åhäll -- Securitization / Jonna Nyman -- Postcolonialism / Nivi Manchanda -- Uncertainty / Ken Booth and Nicholas J. Wheeler -- Great power rivalry / Beverley Loke -- Culture / Michael N. Barnett -- War / Paul D. Williams -- Coercion / Lawrence Freedman and Srinath Raghavan -- Peace and violence / Helen Dexter -- Human security / Gunhild Hoogensen Gjørv -- The responsibility to protect / Alex J. Bellamy -- Development / Danielle Beswick -- Alliances / Sara Bjerg Moller -- Regional organizations / Louise Fawcett -- The United Nations / Thomas G. Weiss and Danielle Zach -- Peace operations / Michael Pugh -- The nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation regime / Waheguru Pal Singh Sidhu -- Private military and security companies / Deborah Avant -- Genocide and crimes against humanity / Adam Jones -- Ethnic conflict / Stuart J. Kaufman -- Terrorism / Paul Rogers -- Counterterrorism / Paul R. Pillar -- Counterinsurgency / Joanna Spear -- Intelligence / Richard J. Aldrich -- Economic threats / Rollie Lal -- Transnational organized crime / Phil Williams -- Global arms trade / Andrew T.H. Tan -- Migration and refugees / Sita Bali -- Energy security / Michael T. Klare -- Women, peace, and security / Aisling Swaine -- Environmental change / Matt McDonald and Simon Dalby -- Health / Jessica Kirk -- Emerging technologies / Paul D. Williams -- Cybersecurity / Rhea Siers -- Outer space / Cassandra Steer.

Abstract:

"Security Studies: An Introduction, 4th edition, is the most comprehensive textbook available on the subject, providing students with in-depth coverage of traditional and critical approaches and an essential grounding in the debates, frameworks, and issues of the contemporary security agenda. This new edition has been completely revised and updated, to cover major developments such as COVID-19, the rise of populism, climate change, China and Russia's place in the world, and the Trump administration. It also includes new chapters on great power rivalry, new technologies, and economic threats. Divided into four parts, the text provides students with a detailed, accessible overview of the major theoretical approaches, key themes, and most significant issues within security studies. Part 1 explores the main theoretical approaches from both traditional and critical standpoints Part 2 explains the central concepts underpinning contemporary debates Part 3 presents an overview of the institutional security architecture Part 4 examines some of the key contemporary challenges to global security Collecting these related strands into a single textbook creates a valuable teaching tool and a comprehensive, accessible learning resource for undergraduates and MA students"-- Provided by publisher.

Subject Term:

Security, International.

Added Author:

Williams, Paul D., 1975-

McDonald, Matt,

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Security Studies: An Introduction, 4th edition, is the most comprehensive textbook available on the subject, providing students with in-depth coverage of traditional and critical approaches and an essential grounding in the debates, frameworks, and issues of the contemporary security agenda.

This new edition has been completely revised and updated, to cover major developments such as COVID-19, the rise of populism, climate change, China and Russia's place in the world, and the Trump administration. It also includes new chapters on great power rivalry, emerging technologies, and economic threats.

Divided into four parts, the text provides students with a detailed, accessible overview of the major theoretical approaches, key themes, and most significant issues within security studies.

Part 1 explores the main theoretical approaches from both traditional and critical standpoints Part 2 explains the central concepts underpinning contemporary debates Part 3 presents an overview of the institutional security architecture Part 4 examines some of the key contemporary challenges to global security

Collecting these related strands into a single textbook creates a valuable teaching tool and a comprehensive, accessible learning resource for undergraduates and MA students.