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OverviewThe subject of international security is never out of the headlines. The subjects of war and peace, military strategy, the proliferation of nuclear weapons and revisionist states remain central to the discussion, but burgeoning concerns such as climate change, migration, poverty, health, and international terrorism have complicated the field. So what really matters? The traditional prioritization of state security or the security needs of individuals, humanity, and the biosphere? And where do the problems lie? Are states themselves as much a part of the problem as the solution for people's security needs? With globalization, the international security environment has become more interdependent than ever before with the establishment of complex networks that make responding to and managing security challenges increasingly difficult, but increasingly necessary. This Very Short Introduction shows that international security is both vibrant and deeply contested, with stakeholders frequently in disagreement over questions of priority and approach. Christopher S. Browning outlines the nature of the key debates about contemporary international security challenges, and discusses the inherent difficulties that exist in tackling them. He also asks to what extent such debates are infused with questions of power, politics, justice, morality, and responsibility. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Christopher S. Browning (Associate Professor of International Security, University of Warwick)Publisher: Oxford University Press Imprint: Oxford University Press Dimensions: Width: 11.40cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 17.40cm Weight: 0.135kg ISBN: 9780199668533ISBN 10: 0199668531 Pages: 160 Publication Date: 24 October 2013 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Tertiary & Higher Education , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order  Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of Contents1: Introduction 2: A contested nature 3: The problem of war 4: The United Nations 5: The changing nature of armed conflict 6: Human security and development 7: Resources, climate change, and capitalism 8: Saviours or sinners? 9: The politics of fear and controlReviewsThe book is accessible and well suited to courses in security studies; it would also serve as a useful introduction for citizens who would like to know more about the risks they face and the ways in which their governments might respond to those risks. Ray Takeyh, Survival: Global Politics and Strategy The book succinctly covers key issues, debates and challenges in international security. It is highly recommended for students of IR and general readers. Zhiqun Zhu, Bucknell University, Political Studies Review `The book is accessible and well suited to courses in security studies; it would also serve as a useful introduction for citizens who would like to know more about the risks they face and the ways in which their governments might respond to those risks.' Ray Takeyh, Survival: Global Politics and Strategy Author InformationChristopher S. Browning is Associate Professor of International Security at the University of Warwick. He has published widely on his core research interests of identity politics, critical approaches to security and critical geopolitics and has a particular interest in the politics of civilisations, the performance of nationhood and the constitution of security communities in the Nordic region, Europe and the West. His most recent books include: Constructivism, Narrative and Foreign Policy Analysis: A Case Study of Finland (2008) and The Struggle for the West: A Divided and Contested Legacy (2010). Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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