Overview

This revised edition of Seeking Security in an Insecure World provides a thorough, accessible introduction to contemporary security studies. All chapters are updated and a wide range of new topics are discussed, including the Syrian civil war, Russia’s annexation of Crimea and its intervention in East Ukraine, the global refugee crisis, China’s military buildup, the impact of fracking on oil and gas markets, and rapidly evolving cyberwar capabilities. Each chapter also addresses what has been and can be done to enhance security. Overall, Seeking Security in an Insecure World offers a clear and compelling framework for understanding what security means today and how it can best be achieved.

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Author:   Dan Caldwell ,  Robert E. Williams
Publisher:   Rowman & Littlefield
Imprint:   Rowman & Littlefield
Edition:   Third Edition
Dimensions:   Width: 15.00cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 23.00cm
Weight:   0.503kg
ISBN:  

9781442252141

ISBN 10:   1442252146
Pages:   340
Publication Date:   24 February 2016
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Preface Chapter 1: The Meaning of Security Today I: Traditional Sources of Insecurity Chapter 2: Conventional Weapons and War Chapter 3:Nuclear Weapons, Deterrence, and Arms Control Chapter 4: Chemical and Biological Weapons Chapter 5: The Terrorist Threat Chapter 6: The Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction II: New Sources of Insecurity Chapter 7: Infectious Disease and Health Insecurity Chapter 8: Transnational Criminal Organizations and Trafficking Chapter 9: Insecurity in Cyberspace III: Political and Social Conditions of Security Chapter 10: The State of the State: National Security and Human Security Chapter 11: Economics and Security Chapter 12: Resources, the Environment, and Security Chapter 13: Seeking Security in an Insecure World Notes Selected Bibliography About the Authors

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In a world, where threats know no borders, this excellent book requires us to be more creative and expansive in thinking about our security. It also points to a critical need for governments and societies to be more agile and innovative in meeting these challenges. -- Jami Miscik, former Deputy Director for Intelligence, CIA

Author Information

Dan Caldwell is distinguished professor of Political Science at Pepperdine University. Robert E. Williams, Jr. is professor of Political Science at Pepperdine University.

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