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Taylor and Francis Security Studies An Introduction 3Rd Edn 2018 Edition by Paul D. Williams, Matt McDonald
Security Studies: An Introduction, 3rd edition, is the most comprehensive textbook available on the subject, providing students with an essential grounding in the debates, frameworks, and issues on the contemporary security agenda. This new edition has been comprehensively revised and updated, with new chapters added on poststructuralism, postcolonialism, securitization, peace and violence, development, women, peace and security, cybersecurity, and outer space.Divided into four parts, the text provides students with a detailed, accessible overview of the major theoretical approaches, key themes, and most significant issues within security studies.Part 1 explores the main theoretical approaches from both traditional and critical standpointsPart 2 explains the central concepts underpinning contemporary debatesPart 3 presents an overview of the institutional security architecturePart 4 examines some of the key contemporary challenges to global securityCollecting these related strands into a single textbook creates a valuable teaching tool and a comprehensive, accessible learning resource for undergraduates and MA students. An Introduction to Security Studies - Paul D. Williams and Matt McDonaldPart 1: Theoretical Approaches1. Realisms - Colin Elman and Michael Jensen2. Liberalisms - Cornelia Navari3. Constructivisms - Matt McDonald4. Critical Theory - Pinar Bilgin5. Feminisms - Sandra Whitworth6. Post-Structuralisms - Linda Ahall7. Securitization - Jonna Nyman8. Post-Colonialism - Nivi ManchandaPart 2: Key Concepts9. Uncertainty - Ken Booth and Nicholas J. Wheeler10. Polarity - Barry Buzan11. Culture - Michael N. Barnett12. War - Paul D. Williams13. Coercion - Lawrence Freedman and Srinath Rhagavan14. Peace and Violence - Helen Dexter15. Human Security - Gunhild Hoogensen Gjorv16. Responsibility to Protect - Alex J. Bellamy 17. Development - Danielle BeswickPart 3: Institutions18. Alliances - John Duffield19. Regional Institutions - Louise Fawcett20. The United Nations - Thomas G. Weiss and Danielle A. Zach21. Peace Operations - Michael Pugh22. The Nuclear Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Regime - W. Pal Sidhu23. Private Security Companies - Deborah AvantPart 4: Contemporary Challenges24. Genocide and Crimes Against Humanity - Adam Jones25. Ethnic Conflict - Stuart J. Kaufman26. Terrorism - Paul Rogers27. Counterterrorism - Paul R. Pillar28. Counterinsurgency - Joanna Spear29. Intelligence - Richard J. Aldrich30. Transnational Organized Crime - Phil Williams31. International Arms Trade - William D. Hartung32. Migration and Refugees - Sita Bali33. Energy Security - Michael T. Klare34. Women, Peace and Security - Aisling Swaine35. Environmental Change - Simon Dalby36. Health - Colin McInnes37. Cyber Security - Rhea Siers38. Outer Space - Audra Mitchell