International Security: A Very Short Introduction by Christopher S. Browning (En

Description: International Security by Christopher S. Browning Since the end of the Cold war, the international security agenda has become increasingly important. This Very Short Introduction considers traditional topics such as war and peace, military strategy and nuclear weapons, alongside other issues such as climate change, international migration, poverty, and international terrorism. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The 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, andthe biosphere? And where do the problems lie? Are states themselves as much a part of the problem as the solution for peoples security needs? With globalization, the international security environmenthas 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 aboutcontemporary 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. Notes Uses a broad range of international examples to illustrate key concepts in contemporary security developments and arguments. Highlights the politically contested and ethical nature of all the international security debates. Author Biography Christopher 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). Table of Contents 1: Introduction2: A contested nature3: The problem of war4: The United Nations5: The changing nature of armed conflict6: Human security and development7: Resources, climate change, and capitalism8: Saviours or sinners?9: The politics of fear and control 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 Promotional A concise and readable introduction that considers the complicated landscape of todays issues surrounding international security. Long Description The 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, andthe biosphere? And where do the problems lie? Are states themselves as much a part of the problem as the solution for peoples security needs? With globalization, the international security environmenthas 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 aboutcontemporary 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. Review Text `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 Review Quote 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. Feature Uses a broad range of international examples to illustrate conceptsFocuses on contemporary security developments and argumentsHighlights the politically contested and ethical nature of all the international security debates Details ISBN0199668531 Author Christopher S. Browning Short Title INTL SECURITY A VERY SHORT INT Series Very Short Introductions Language English ISBN-10 0199668531 ISBN-13 9780199668533 Media Book Format Paperback Birth 1974 Year 2013 Publication Date 2013-10-24 Place of Publication Oxford Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 355.03 Affiliation Associate Professor of International Security, University of Warwick UK Release Date 2013-10-24 NZ Release Date 2013-10-24 Illustrations Approx 10 black and white illustrations Pages 160 Publisher Oxford University Press Imprint Oxford University Press Audience Tertiary & Higher Education AU Release Date 2013-11-04 Subtitle A Very Short Introduction We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:77013232;

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