| Description |
1 online resource (x, 169 pages) |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 165-166) and index. |
| Contents |
1. Recent bands in Private Security -- 2. Private Security and the State System -- 3. Sources of the Privatization Trend -- 4. The Impact and Projected Consequences of Privatization -- 5. Private Security Services: A Taxonomy -- 6. International and Domestic Security: Case Studies -- 7. Complexities Surrounding Privatization -- 8. Possible Policy Alternatives. |
| Summary |
"What does the increasing use of private security forces mean for governments? For individuals? Armies Without States offers a comprehensive analysis of the varieties, causes, and consequences of this growing phenomenon." "Ranging from the international to the subnational level and from the use of mercenaries by private parties to the government outsourcing of military operations, Mandel reveals emerging trends and discovers parallels among security privatization situations in all parts of the world. Brief case studies illustrate the broader themes discussed. The book concludes with an assessment of the complexities surrounding responses to security privatization - and an exploration of when, and whether, it should be promoted rather than prevented."--Jacket. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
National security.
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National security. |
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Private security services.
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Private security services. |
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Military policy.
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Military policy. |
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Internal security.
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Internal security. |
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Security, International.
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Security, International. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Mandel, Robert, 1949- Armies without states 1588260666 (DLC) 2001059426 (OCoLC)48871172 |
| ISBN |
9781626372900 (electronic book) |
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162637290X (electronic book) |
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1588260666 |
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9781588260666 |
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