The Handbook of Global Security Policy

The Handbook of Global Security Policy
ISBN-10
1118533798
ISBN-13
9781118533796
Category
Political Science
Pages
560
Language
English
Published
2014-03-20
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons
Authors
Mary Kaldor, Iavor Rangelov

Description

This Handbook brings together 30 state-of-the-art essays covering the essential aspects of global security research and practice for the 21st century. Embraces a broad definition of security that extends beyond the threat of foreign military attack to cover new risks for violence Offers comprehensive coverage framed around key security concepts, risks, policy tools, and global security actors Discusses pressing contemporary issues including terrorism, disarmament, genocide, sustainability, international peacekeeping, state-building, natural disasters, energy and food security, climate change, and cyber warfare Includes insightful and accessible contributions from around the world aimed at a broad base of scholars, students, practitioners, and policymakers

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