An introduction to war studies / edited by Michael S. Goodman, Rachel Kerr, and Matthew Moran.

Includes index.

Preface and acknowledgements -- 1. War Studies at King’s College London -- 2. Conflict resolution in deeply divided societies -- 3. Conflict, Security and Development -- 4. History of War -- 5. Intelligence and international security -- 6. International conflict studies: critical perspectives on conflict and security -- 7. International peace and security -- 8. International Relations and War: complexity, interdisciplinarity and analytical plurality -- 9. International Relations today: a long list of theories! -- 10. National Security Studies -- 11. Science and international security -- 12. Strategic Communications: shaping a new century -- 13. Terrorism, security and society -- 14. War Studies Online -- 15. War Studies

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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Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, MI : ProQuest, 2018. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest affiliated libraries.