An Introduction to War Studies - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1802203311 ISBN 13: 9781802203318

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing, 2024

Synopsis

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.

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About the Author

Edited by Michael S. Goodman, Professor of Intelligence and International Affairs, Rachel Kerr, Professor of War and Society and Matthew Moran, Professor of International Security, Department of War Studies, King's College London, UK

Edition details

• Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
• Publication date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1802203311
• ISBN 13: 9781802203318
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 252
• Editor: Goodman Michael S., Kerr Rachel, Moran Matthew