Dictionary of International SecurityISBN: 978-0-7456-4027-3
Hardcover
208 pages
December 2007, Polity
Other Available Formats: Paperback
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The Dictionary of International Security provides an easily
understood introduction to the major concepts, issues, actors and
institutions in the world of international security. Its 200
entries offer informed definitions of the subjects in question, as
well as insights into the evolving debates over their meaning and
importance. Entries are arranged alphabetically, from absolute war
to weapons of mass destruction, and cover:
Each entry is followed by carefully selected recommendations for additional reading to help students deepen their understanding of the topic. Overall, the dictionary is an invaluable resource for students, researchers and policy makers.
- types of security, such as national security and co-operative
security;
- key concepts, including anarchy and balance of power;
threats to security, from biological weapons to proliferation;
- responses to these threats, such as arms control and
containment;
- terrorist organisations;
- topics related to peace and peacebuilding, such as conflict
prevention and war termination;
- key international treaties and arms control initiatives;
security and intelligence organisations;
- international organisations.
Each entry is followed by carefully selected recommendations for additional reading to help students deepen their understanding of the topic. Overall, the dictionary is an invaluable resource for students, researchers and policy makers.