Security studies : an introduction

Author(s)

• Williams, Paul D.
• McDonald, Matt

Bibliographic Information

Security studies : an introduction

edited by Paul D. Williams and Matt McDonald

Routledge, 2018

3rd ed

• : hbk
• : pbk

Note

Previous ed.: 2013

Includes bibliographical references (p. 583-642) and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

Security Studies: An Introduction, 3rd edition, is the most comprehensive textbook available on the subject, providing students with an essential grounding in the debates, frameworks, and issues on the contemporary security agenda. This new edition has been comprehensively revised and updated, with new chapters added on poststructuralism, postcolonialism, securitization, peace and violence, development, women, peace and security, cybersecurity, and outer space. 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.

Table of Contents

An Introduction to Security Studies Part 1: Theoretical Approaches 1. Realisms 2. Liberalisms 3. Constructivisms 4. Critical Theory 5. Feminisms 6. Post-Structuralisms 7. Securitization 8. PostColonialism Part 2: Key Concepts 9. Uncertainty 10. Polarity 11. Culture 12. War 13. Coercion 14. Peace and Violence 15. Human Security 16. The Responsibility to Protect 17. Development Part 3: Institutions 18. Alliances 19. Regional Organizations 20. The United Nations 21. Peace Operations 22. The Nuclear Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Regime 23. Private Security Companies Part 4: Contemporary Challenges 24. Genocide and Crimes Against Humanity 25. Ethnic Conflict 26.Terrorism 27. Counterterrorism 28. Counterinsurgency 29. Intelligence 30. Transnational Organized Crime 31. International Arms Trade 32. Migration and Refugees 33. Energy Security 34. Women, Peace and Security 35. Environmental Change 36. Health 37. Cybersecurity 38. Outer Space

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Details

• NCID: BB26496569
• ISBN:
  • 9780415784894
  • 9780415784900
• Country Code: uk
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: London
• Pages/Volumes: xviii, 665 p.
• Size: 25-26 cm
• Classification:
  • DC23 : 355.033
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Security, International
  • LCSH : National security