{"product_id":"9780745640273","title":"Dictionary of International Security","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDictionaries\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch1\u003eDictionary of International Security\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePaul Robinson\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003ePolitical Science \/ Security\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\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\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cb\u003ePaul Robinson\u003c\/b\u003e is Associate Professor in the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs at the University of Ottawa.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 March 2008\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolity Press\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9780745640273\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e208\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17.28\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Polity Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44380588474508,"sku":"9780745640273","price":56.02,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9780745640273_4637f219-15af-494d-8ba9-327713f9b93b.jpg?v=1780105330","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9780745640273","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}