Security Studies

NOTE EDITORE

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.

SOMMARIO

An Introduction to Security Studies Paul D. Williams and Matt McDonaldPart 1: Theoretical ApproachesTraditional Approaches1. Realisms Michael A. Jensen2. Liberalisms Cornelia Navari3. Constructivisms Matt McDonaldCritical Approaches4. Critical Theory Pinar Bilgin5. Feminisms Sandra Whitworth6. Poststructuralism Linda Åhäll7. Securitization Jonna Nyman8. Postcolonialism Nivi ManchandaPart 2: Key Concepts9. Uncertainty Ken Booth and Nicholas J. Wheeler10. Great Power Rivalry Beverley Loke11. Culture Michael N. Barnett12. War Paul D. Williams13. Coercion Lawrence Freedman and Srinath Rhagavan14. Peace and Violence Helen Dexter15. Human Security Gunhild Hoogensen Gjørv16. Responsibility to Protect Alex J. Bellamy17. Development Danielle BeswickPart 3: Institutions18. Alliances Sara Bjerg Moller19. Regional Organizations Louise Fawcett20. The United Nations Thomas G. Weiss and Danielle Zach21. Peace Operations Michael Pugh22. The Nuclear Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Regime W. Pal Sidhu23. Private Military and Security Companies Deborah AvantPart 4: Contemporary Challenges24. Genocide and Crimes Against Humanity Adam Jones25. Ethnic Conflict Stuart J. Kaufman26. Terrorism Paul Rogers27. Counterterrorism Paul R. Pillar28. Counterinsurgency Joanna Spear29. Intelligence Richard J. Aldrich30. Economic Threats Rollie Lal31. Transnational Organized Crime Phil Williams32. Global Arms Trade Andrew T.H. Tan33. Migration and Refugees Sita Bali34. Energy Security Michael T. Klare35. Women, Peace, and Security Aisling Swaine36. Environmental Change Matt McDonald and Simon Dalby37. Health Jessica Kirk38. Emerging Technologies Paul D. Williams39. Cybersecurity Rhea Siers40. Outer Space Cassandra Steer

AUTORE

Paul D. Williams is Professor and Associate Director of the Security Policy Studies MA Program in the Elliott School of International Affairs at the George Washington University. His most recent publications include Fighting for Peace in Somalia: A History and Analysis of the African Union Mission (AMISOM), 2007–2017 (Oxford University Press, 2018); War and Conflict in Africa (Polity Press, 2nd edition, 2016); and Understanding Peacekeeping, with A.J. Bellamy (Polity Press, 3rd edition, 2021). Matt McDonald is Reader in International Relations at the School of Political Science and International Studies at the University of Queensland. His most recent publications include Ecological Security (Cambridge University Press, 2021); Ethics and Global Security: A Cosmopolitan Approach, with Anthony Burke and Katrina Lee-Koo (Routledge, 2014); and Security, the Environment and Emancipation (Routledge, 2012).

ALTRE INFORMAZIONI

• Condizione: Nuovo
• ISBN: 9781032162737
• Dimensioni: 9.75 x 6.75 in Ø 3.13 lb
• Formato: Brossura
• Illustration Notes: 7 b/w images, 7 color images, 10 tables, 4 color halftones, 7 line drawings and 3 color line drawings
• Pagine Arabe: 706
• Pagine Romane: xxii