HUMAN SECURITY STUDIES: THEORIES, METHODS AND THEMES - Hardcover

Peou Sorpong

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 9814440450 ISBN 13: 9789814440455

Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company, 2014

Synopsis

Human Security Studies: Theories, Methods and Themes examines the concept of human security from different theoretical and methodological perspectives and shows how they help shed light on the different themes of global intervention. Liberal perspectives, represented by global legalism and developmentalism, share the optimism that human security can be ensured and enhanced through strengthening global governance. Realists remain skeptical about this liberal vision. While also critical of the liberal promise, critical theorists and feminists offer radical perspectives on human security. All these perspectives help explain the challenges of military intervention for human protection, micro-disarmament, international criminal justice, smart sanctions, human rights and democracy promotion, and human development.

About this title

About the Author

Professor Sorpong Peou is Chair of the Department of Politics and Public Administration at Ryerson University (Toronto, Canada). He received his BA from the University of Waterloo (Ontario, Canada) and his MA and PhD from York University (Toronto, Canada). Formerly, he was Chair of the Department of Political Science at the University of Winnipeg (Manitoba, Canada), Professor of International Security at Sophia University (Tokyo, Japan), and a Fellow at the Institute of Southeast Asian Studies (Singapore).

His major publications include Peace and Security in the Asia-Pacific (Praeger, 2010), Human Security in East Asia: Challenges for Collaborative Action, ed. (Routledge, 2008), International Democracy Assistance for Peacebuilding: Cambodia and Beyond (Palgrave Macmillan, 2007), Intervention and Change in Cambodia: Toward Democracy (St. Martin's Press, Institute of Southeast Asian Studies and Silkworms, 2001) and Conflict Neutralization in the Cambodia War: From Battlefield to Ballot-box (Oxford University Press, 1997).

Review

"This book is really impressive. It will be very timely and indispensable. Sorpong has done human security scholars a signal service." -- Dr Amitav Acharya, Professor of International Relations and Chair of ASEAN Studies Center, American University, USA

"Sorpong Peou's treatment of human security from different theoretical perspectives is sophisticated, timely and necessary. Only through understanding the root causes of threats to human security can individuals, organizations, and governments make informed choices about strategies and policies designed to make our world safer. This is recommended reading for students and practitioners alike." -- Dr Kelly-Kate Pease, Founding Director, Institute for Human Rights & Humanitarian Studies, and Professor of International Relations, Webster University, USA

"The book is exceptionally thorough, well-researched, and balanced in its representation of different schools regarding human security. It is a very impressive account of a proliferation field." -- Dr David Black Director, Centre for Foreign Policy Studies, Professor of Political Science, and Lester B Pearson Professor of International Development Studies Dalhousie University, Canada

"The book is well-written, flows nicely, is expertly referenced, and presents a coherent and convincing point of view. I enjoyed reading it." -- Dr George MacLean, Associate Dean, Faculty of Graduate Studies, Professor of Political Science, University of Manitoba, Canada

Edition details

• Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company
• Publication date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9814440450
• ISBN 13: 9789814440455
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 516