(Ebook) Understanding Global Security by Peter Hough ISBN 9780203403181, 9780203411872, 9780203932674, 9780415296656, 9780415421416, 0203403185, 0203411870, 0203932676, 041529665X

(Ebook) Understanding Global Security by Peter Hough ISBN 9780203403181, 9780203411872, 9780203932674, 9780415296656, 9780415421416, 0203403185, 0203411870, 0203932676, 041529665X

International security has once again become a crucial issue in the post-September 11th world. This textbook introduces students to the core issues of both 'hard' security, which dominated the Cold War, and the 'soft' security that has emerged since, in a clear and concise format that is easy to follow. Understanding Global Security uses helpful case studies to illustrate the key concepts behind the increasing number of non-military threats to security such as terrorism, ethnic rivalries and transnational crime, whilst still exploring the more conventional areas such as war, nuclear weapons and the balance of power. A highly topical account that includes discussion of the 2003 Iraq War, this is the best introductory textbook for students of security studies, strategic studies and international relations. Key content includes: defining security and the international political agenda military threats from states and non-state actors social identity and the economy as threats to security environmental and health threats terrorism natural, man-made and criminal threats future of security.