Critical Security Studies introduces students to the sub-field through a detailed yet accessible survey of evolving approaches and key issues. This new edition contains two new chapters and has been fully revised and updated. Written in an accessible and clear manner; Critical Security Studies: offers a comprehensive and up-to-date introduction to critical security studies locates critical security studies within the broader context of social and political theory evaluates fundamental theoretical positions within critical security studies in application to key issues. The book is divided into two main parts. The first part; ‘Approaches’; surveys the newly extended and contested theoretical terrain of critical security studies: Critical Theory; Feminism and gender theory; Postcolonialism; Poststructuralism and Securitization theory. The second part; ‘Issues’; then illustrates these various theoretical approaches against the backdrop of a diverse range of issues in contemporary security practices; from environmental; human and homeland security to border security; technology and warfare; and the War against Terrorism. This edition also includes new chapters on Constructivist theories (Part I) and health (Part II). The historical and geographical scope of the book is deliberately broad and readers are introduced to a number of key illustrative case studies. Each of the chapters in Part II concretely illustrate one or more of the approaches discussed in Part I; with clear internal referencing allowing the text to act as a holistic learning tool for students. This book is essential reading for upper-level students of Critical Security Studies; and an important resource for students of International/Global Security; Political Theory and International Relations.
#1725245 in Books Feagin Joe R 2015-07-29 2015-07-27Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x .57 x 6.00l; .80 #File Name: 0415703298252 pagesHow Blacks Built America Labor Culture Freedom and Democracy
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Superior historical account of the true influence of African Americans in American society!By KarmaAnother amazing book by Joe Feagin! When I saw the title; I stopped in my tracks and when I read the book; I was ready to buy copies for all of my friends and family. Within these lines are the dark secrets America does not want you to know about Black people. It provides a counter frame to the age old false arguments about how African Americans did nothing to make this country great. You must read this book and allow yourself to be deprogrammed from the white superiority garbage that has been pumped into and perpetuated by the psyche of Americans for centuries. African Americans have been in this country longer than most immigrant groups including the ones from Europe and provided the labor that made this country a world power. This needs to be required educational reading; so maybe ignorance will stop being so prevalent.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Read everything Joe R. Feagin writes; if you can.By Juliet DallaireThe author movingly and poignantly captures the endless contributions of African Americans to the US. I hope Dr. Feagin will write many more such books in a series of How [different groups] Built America. The author is among the courageous Americans who live up to the ideals of liberty-and-justice - making his voice essential and his words essential reading. Anyone interested in unlearning the many destructive and white racially framed messages we are taught; need to read Feagin's work asap. This book would be a great start.
