| Description |
vii, 238 p. ; 24 cm. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Introduction -- The twenty-first century risks -- The twentieth-century mindset -- The wars in Afghanistan and Iraq -- "Escorting kids to kindergarten": human security in action -- The anatomy of human security -- Remnants of the past and spoilers of the future: "hard" versus "soft" security? -- Africa: a beacon of hope? -- The ultimate weapon. |
| Summary |
The twenty-first century has seen millions unemployed, livelihoods undermined by environmental degradation, and middle-class cities across Europe and Asia turned into cauldrons of violence. The lessons of conflicts in places like Bosnia, Kosovo, and Iraq are that security is no longer achievable. |
| Subject |
Security, International.
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Peace.
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Peace-building.
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Political activists.
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| Added Author |
Kaldor, Mary.
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| ISBN |
9781586488239 (alk. paper) |
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1586488236 (alk. paper) |
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