{"product_id":"dictionary-of-international-security-paperback-softback-9780745640280","title":"Dictionary of International Security (Paperback \/ softback) 9780745640280","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eDictionary of International Security\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003ePaul Robinson (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780745640280, Polity Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 21 December 2007\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e208 pages\u003cbr\u003e22.9 x 15.2 x 1.9 cm, 0.381 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\"An impressive book which would be useful both to a student beginning their academic career or an expert looking for a concise definition of a complex and difficult-to-determine concept.\"\u003cbr\u003e  \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePolitical Studies Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e   \u003cp\u003e\"Where this book is strong is on the concepts underlying international security concerns, particularly as viewed through the national security or military prism. This is Robinson's background and specialism and it is here that he excels.\"\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eReference Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Here is a great reference volume that puts authoritative and clearly written definitions for a wide array of terms in the international security studies field readily into the hands of graduate and undergraduate students. This dictionary will be an invaluable tool for navigating the most important conceptual landmarks in the international security studies literature.\"\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cb\u003eRichard L. Russell, \u003ci\u003eGeorgetown University and National Defense University\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Writings on international security tend to be dense, not merely with one set of specialist terms, but with many. As one reads about this topic, one encounters scholarly concepts, diplomatic euphemisms, journalistic catch-phrases and the acronym-laden language of contemporary armed forces. Robinson's comprehensive and highly informative dictionary explains these various terminologies in plain English, providing an invaluable guide to works on the subject of international security and alerting even the most experienced readers to the full meanings of terms in this field.\"\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cb\u003eThomas M. Kane, \u003ci\u003eUniversity of Hull\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eDictionary of International Security\u003c\/i\u003e 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: \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli style=\"list-style: none\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003etypes of security, such as national security and co-operative security;\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ekey concepts, including anarchy and balance of power;\u003cbr\u003e threats to security, from biological weapons to proliferation;\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eresponses to these threats, such as arms control and containment;\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eterrorist organisations;\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003etopics related to peace and peacebuilding, such as conflict prevention and war termination;\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ekey international treaties and arms control initiatives;\u003cbr\u003e security and intelligence organisations;\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003einternational organisations.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 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.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction: Dictionary of International Security\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDictionary of International Security: Entries A-Z\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Politics \u0026amp; government [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Politics \u0026amp; government\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Politics%20\u0026amp;%20government%20%5BJP%5D%22\"\u003eJP\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Polity","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52501195096344,"sku":"9780745640280","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9780745640280.jpg?v=1786216249","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/dictionary-of-international-security-paperback-softback-9780745640280","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}