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Contemporary Security Studies Paperback – 25 December 2012

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The third edition of Contemporary Security Studies provides a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the rapidly developing field of security studies. Bringing together leading scholars in the field, it covers a broad range of approaches and issues, from terrorism and inter-state armed conflict to security issues centring on the environment, health, and transnational crime. The new edition includes a new chapter on cyber-security, as well as introducing more material on international organizations and institutions, private military companies, and nuclear proliferation and deterrence. This text is accompanied by an Online Resource Centre which includes: Student resources - case studies, web links, multiple choice questions, flashcard glossary Lecturer resources - PowerPoint slides
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    24.38 x 2.54 x 18.8 cm
  6. ISBN-10
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    978-0199694778
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Oxford University Press BPS
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 25 December 2012
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 3rd
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 516 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 019969477X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0199694778
  • Item weight ‏ : ‎ 862 g
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 24.38 x 2.54 x 18.8 cm
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Gary Shiffman describes himself as a student of the human condition. He is a leading economist in the field of national and homeland security working issues of choice and violence. He created Giant Oak (www.giantoak.com) to efficiently deliverer domain-specific “big data” tools to those engaged in combating trafficking, insurgency, and terrorism. Dr. Shiffman has been on faculty at Georgetown University for well over a decade teaching and conducting research at the intersection of economics and security (css.georgetown.edu). He was the Chief of Staff of US Customs and Border Protection (www.cbp.gov), a Managing Director of the Chertoff Group, a Senior Vice President at L-3, a National Security Advisor in the US Senate, and served on active duty in the US Navy serving in the Gulf War and in the Pentagon. He updates his background at www.linkedin.com/in/garyshiffman.

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  • Katie Foad
    5.0 out of 5 stars Easy read
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    I needed this for my studies, I had trouble with the delivery, but after that was sorted it was fine! It's such an easy book and although some of it is confusing to grasp (mainly because I didn't understand the topic), it helped with the definitions in the back! If you need it for you course, definitely get it!
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    4.0 out of 5 stars Clear and interesting
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    Clear and interesting. Give a good start for studying the international relations theories. There is a summary after each chapter which is also positive.
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  • Angela
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good introductory text
    Reviewed in the United States on 31 March 2014
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    This is an easy read as an introduction to security studies. Very informative on the basics of international relations and great case studies and key notes on modern and relevant current security issues.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Textbook!
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    Comprehensive look at Security Studies!
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    5.0 out of 5 stars What I needed
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    I needed this for my course in IR. My brother also uses it while studying Criminology. It is a fantastic book. Collins does not cease to amaze. I recommend this book to every student doing IR or IR related subjects, War studies, etc. It provides a fantastic insight in how international security works.
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