This new and updated edition of International Security Studies provides students with a comprehensive introduction to the subject of security studies, with a strong emphasis on the use of case studies to illustrate theoretical debates. 
In addition to presenting the major theoretical perspectives, the book examines a range of important and controversial topics in covering both traditional military and non-military security issues such as WMD proliferation, humanitarian intervention, food security and environmental security. The volume also offers a wide range of case studies providing detailed analyses of important global security issues. 
The 37 chapters contain pedagogical features and recommended further reading and are divided into five thematic sections: Conceptual and Theoretical Military Security Non-Military Security Institutions and Security Case Studies 
Updates for the second edition include: New chapters on cybersecurity and the insecurity of the LGBT community. Substantial revisions to existing chapters to incorporate analysis of important international political developments, including the Trump Presidency; ‘Brexit’; North Korean nuclear standoff; the Syrian Civil War; Yemen Civil War; Mediterranean migration crisis; Climate change diplomacy and the Sustainable Development Goals. 
This textbook will be essential reading for all students of security studies and highly recommended for students of critical security studies, human security, peace and conflict studies, foreign policy and International Relations in general.

International Security Studies: Theory and Practice

Hough, Peter

Pilbeam, Bruce

Stokes, Wendy

Reference

Routledge

This new and updated edition of International Security Studies provides students with a comprehensive introduction to the subject of security studies, with a strong emphasis on the use of case studies to illustrate theoretical debates. In addition to presenting the major theoretical perspectives, the book examines a range of important and controversial topics in covering both traditional military and non-military security issues such as WMD proliferation, humanitarian intervention, food security and environmental security. The volume also offers a wide range of case studies providing detailed analyses of important global security issues. The 37 chapters contain pedagogical features and recommended further reading and is divided into five thematic sections: * Conceptual and Theoretical * Military Security * Non-Military Security * Institutions and Security * Case Studies Updates for the second edition include: * New chapters on cybersecurity and the insecurity of the LGBT community * Substantial revisions to existing chapters to incorporate analysis of important international political developments including: the Trump Presidency; 'Brexit'; North Korean nuclear standoff; the Syrian Civil War; Yemen Civil War; Mediterranean migration crisis; Climate change diplomacy and the Sustainable Development Goals. This textbook will be essential reading for all students of security studies and highly recommended for students of critical security studies, human security, peace and conflict studies, foreign policy and International Relations in general.

International Security Studies

This new textbook provides students with a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the subject of security studies, with a strong emphasis on the use of case studies.   In addition to presenting the major theoretical perspectives, the book examines a range of important and controversial topics in modern debates, covering both traditional military and non-military security issues, such as proliferation, humanitarian intervention, food security and environmental security. Unlike most standard textbooks, the volume also offers a wide range of case studies – including chapters on the USA, China, the Middle East, Russia, Africa, the Arctic, the Middle East, Europe and Latin America – providing detailed analyses of important global security issues.   The 34 chapters contain pedagogical features such as textboxes, summary points and recommended further reading and are divided into five thematic sections:    Conceptual and Theoretical    Military Security   Non-Military Security    Institutions and Security   Case Studies   This textbook will be essential reading for all students of security studies and highly recommended for students of critical security studies, human security, peace and conflict studies, foreign policy and International Relations in general.

Moran, Andrew

Words, Language & Grammar

This new textbook provides students with a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the subject of security studies, with a strong emphasis on the use of case studies. In addition to presenting the major theoretical perspectives, the book examines a range of important and controversial topics in modern debates, covering both traditional military and non-military security issues, such as proliferation, humanitarian intervention, food security and environmental security. Unlike most standard textbooks, the volume also offers a wide range of case studies – including chapters on the USA, China, the Middle East, Russia, Africa, the Arctic, the Middle East, Europe and Latin America – providing detailed analyses of important global security issues. The 34 chapters contain pedagogical features such as textboxes, summary points and recommended further reading and are divided into five thematic sections: <ul>
<li>Conceptual and Theoretical </li> <li>Military Security</li> <li>Non-Military Security </li> <li>Institutions and Security</li> <li>Case Studies</li> </ul> This textbook will be essential reading for all students of security studies and highly recommended for students of critical security studies, human security, peace and conflict studies, foreign policy and International Relations in general.

Engineering & Transportation

Engineering

World Politics: International Relations and Globalisation in the 21st Century

How can we better resolve issues like climate change or global pandemics? 
When is resolution of armed conflict achievable? 
What impact does culture, religion or identity have on world events?\nToday’s world politics is complex, contested and changing fast. Sovereign states, big data, international institutions, world leaders, large companies, and citizens all have vested interests in the most momentous issues facing us. Whether it’s economic crisis, global health, nuclear deterrence or war, this text is the ideal guide to understanding the most critical issues of today, and the competing ways to interpret them.\nExtensively revised, the third edition takes you through the key events and changes in world politics from the 1500s, showing how historical events and developments are essential for understanding world politics today. Packed with examples from around the world, the book introduces the reader to different theories, concepts, issues, and actors in world politics.Covering all the essential topics, from international law and political economy to critical theory and security studies, this new edition includes: 
- 3 brand new chapters on Foreign Policy Analysis, Race and Identity, and Global Health 
- Fully revised historical chapters for a comprehensive historical perspective 
- An expanded range of topics, cases, and cutting-edge research to fully reflect the latest empirical and theoretical developments\nIts unparalleled breadth and clarity make it the perfect introductory text for all undergraduate students of International Relations and Global Politics.\nJeffrey Haynes is an emeritus professor of politics at London Metropolitan University. 
Peter Hough is an Associate Professor in International Politics at Middlesex University, London. 
Bruce Pilbeam is a Senior Lecturer in Politics and International Relations at London Metropolitan University.

Politics & Social Sciences

Haynes, Jeffrey

Politics & Government

Sage Publications Ltd.

The most engaging, coherent, and up-to-date introduction to the field available. Extensively revised, the third edition is a comprehensive yet accessible account of IR theory, international actors, and global issues. This textbook is the ideal guide to navigating some of the most challenging and critical issues we face. World politics is changing fast. Spiralling energy and food costs are initiating a global hunger crisis. Our continued over-dependence on fossil fuels is causing dangerous climate change. International organisations, companies, sovereign states, diplomats, and citizens must work together to resolve multiple issues - from war in Ukraine to the global Covid-19 pandemic. This fully revised and updated third edition presents the concepts, theories and applications of world politics in a comprehensive and contemporary style to help you understand current global affairs. The text is packed with examples from around the world. It takes a distinctive longer-term historical perspective, showing how events from the 1500s impact on international structures and dynamics today. Covering all the essential topics, from international law and political economy to critical theory and security studies, this new edition includes: <ul> <li>3 brand new chapters on Foreign Policy Analysis, Race and Identity, and Global Health</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Fully revised historical chapters for a comprehensive historical perspective</li> </ul> <ul> <li>An expanded range of topics, cases, and cutting-edge research to fully reflect the latest empirical and theoretical developments</li> </ul> Its unparalleled breadth and clarity make it the perfect introductory text for all undergraduate students of International Relations and Global Politics. Jeffrey Haynesis an emeritus professor of politics at London Metropolitan University. Peter Houghis an Associate Professor in International Politics at Middlesex University, London. Bruce Pilbeamis a Senior Lecturer in Politics and International Relations at London Metropolitan University.

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International Security Studies: Theory and Practice

International Security Studies

International Security Studies: Theory and Practice

International Security Studies: Theory and Practice

World Politics: International Relations and Globalisation in the 21st Century

World Politics: International Relations and Globalisation in the 21st Century