An Introduction to War Studies by Goodman, Michael S.; Kerr, Rachel; Moran, Matthew;

Hosszú leírás:

Commemorating 60 years of War Studies at King’s College London, this incisive and adroitly crafted book acts as a comprehensive introduction to the multidisciplinary field of war, conflict and security. Adopting a global approach, it adeptly navigates a broad spectrum of themes and theoretical perspectives which lie at the heart of this important area of study.

Bringing together contributions from an array of esteemed scholars, An Introduction to War Studies covers a diverse range of topics, including international relations theories and approaches, conflict, security and development, peace and security, intelligence and international security, the history of war, conflict resolution, strategic communication, and terrorism and society. Providing concise and thematic focus, expert contributors survey the current state of knowledge within the field and explore opportunities for future scholarly inquiry.

An authoritative and seminal contribution to the study of war and conflict, this book will be essential for academics, researchers, and students of war, peace and conflict, terrorism and security, and strategic studies as well as international relations and international studies.

Commemorating 60 years of War Studies at King’s College London, this incisive and adroitly crafted book acts as a comprehensive introduction to the multidisciplinary field of war, conflict and security. Adopting a global approach, it adeptly navigates a broad spectrum of themes and theoretical perspectives which lie at the heart of this important area of study.

‘This book with its highly pertinent chapters on war and conflict celebrates the anniversary of the foundation of a Department that has become the benchmark for War Studies throughout the world. It is a pleasure to see the seeds planted by Michael Howard that multiplied and blossomed under the green fingers of Lawrence Freedman continuing to bear rich fruit.’

Tartalomjegyzék:

Contents:

Foreword xvii
Sir Lawrence Freedman
Preface and acknowledgements xix
1 War studies at King’s College London 1
James Gow, Lawrence Freedman and Rachel Kerr
2 Conflict resolution in deeply divided societies 15
Stacey Gutkowski, Michael Kerr and Craig Larkin
3 Conflict, security and development 36
Mats Berdal
4 History of war 53
Alan James
5 Intelligence and international security 65
Huw Dylan and David Easter
6 International conflict studies: critical perspectives on
conflict and security 78
Vivenne Jabri, Leonie Ansems de Vries, Kiran Phull and
Stephan Engelkamp
7 International peace and security 96
James Gow, Natasha Kuhrt and Maria Varaki
8 International relations and war: complexity,
interdisciplinarity, analytical plurality 110
Pablo de Orellana
9 International relations today: a long list of theories! 124
Mervyn Frost
10 National security studies 136
John Gearson, Hillary Briffa and Joe Devanny
11 Science and international security 153
Hassan Elbahtimy and Filippa Lentzos
12 Strategic communications: shaping a new century 170
Neville Bolt
13 Terrorism, security and society 183
Shiraz Maher and Alexander Meleagrou-Hitchens
14 War studies online 198
David Banks, David Easter and Anne-Lucie Norton
15 War studies 208
Jan Willem Honig