The viability of human security /

"This volume elaborates on the EU report A Human Security Doctrine for Europe, adding an engaging discussion of international legal consequences and operational demands in the European Union's quest for domestic security. Introducing the concept of "Human Security from Below," th...

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Corporate Author: JSTOR (Organization)
Other Authors: Boer, Monica den, Wilde, Jaap de
Format: eBook
Language:English
Language Notes:Undetermined.
Published: Amsterdam : Amsterdam University Press, ©2008.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:"This volume elaborates on the EU report A Human Security Doctrine for Europe, adding an engaging discussion of international legal consequences and operational demands in the European Union's quest for domestic security. Introducing the concept of "Human Security from Below," the editors highlight how people in war-torn countries have no choice but to create their own security arrangements. But such structures, surprisingly, are not unique to war zones, the contributors reveal-human security initiatives from below occur in even the most stable Western countries. Arguing that human security as a concept only makes sense if it covers both foreign and domestic policy concerns, The Viability of Human Security offers concise insights on this largely neglected topic"--Publisher's description
Physical Description:1 online resource (269 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9789048501465
9048501466
1281284254
9781281284259
9786611284251
6611284257