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Contemporary Security Studies

by Alan Collins

Offers broad, easy-to-digest coverage of all of the key theories and concepts in Security Studies Brings together carefully edited contributions from international experts in the field, giving students insights from a range of leading scholars 'Think point' boxes challenge students to question their own assumptions, and help to develop critical thinking skills Case study boxes encourage students to connect theory and practice by demonstrating the real-world manifestations of political issues Includes coverage of critical Security Studies perspectives, including poststructuralism and postcolonialism Considers a broad range of traditional and non-traditional security issues, from inter-state armed conflict and nuclear weapons, to security issues centring on the environment, crime and cyber-attacks Also available as an e-book with functionality, navigation features, and links that offer extra learning support

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