Environment and Security
B. . Ed(S): Shaw
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Description for Environment and Security
Hardback. Editor(s): Shaw, B. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 241 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPS; JW; RN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 22. Weight in Grams: 429.
This book is based on a conference addressing the relationship between the environment and security in the post-Cold War world. It brings together scholars and practitioners from a variety of different disciplines and perspectives in an effort to both explore the complexities of the relationship between environmental variables and security conditions, and re-focus the debate within the environmental community. The book combines analytical frameworks and case study material with proposals for addressing environmental challenges and enhancing the security and welfare of peoples, states and regions.
This book is based on a conference addressing the relationship between the environment and security in the post-Cold War world. It brings together scholars and practitioners from a variety of different disciplines and perspectives in an effort to both explore the complexities of the relationship between environmental variables and security conditions, and re-focus the debate within the environmental community. The book combines analytical frameworks and case study material with proposals for addressing environmental challenges and enhancing the security and welfare of peoples, states and regions.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Palgrave USA United States
Number of pages
241
Condition
New
Series
International Political Economy Series
Number of Pages
225
Place of Publication
Gordonsville, United States
ISBN
9780312224851
SKU
V9780312224851
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99-15
About B. . Ed(S): Shaw
ROBERT E. BEDESKI Professor of Political Science, University of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada ROBERT W. CHANDLER Senior Councillor, Atlantic Council of the United States SIMON DALBY Associate Professor, Department of Geography and Environmental Studies, Carleton University, Ottawa STEPHANIE L. EUBANKS Arms Control Policy Analyst, Office of Arms Control Implementation and Compliance, Government of the United States MARY MARGARET EVANS Deputy ... Read more
Reviews for Environment and Security
'Conflicts over shared natural resources, particularly water resources, can lead to armed conflict. Pursuing military security at the cost of social, economic and environmental well-being is akin to dismantling a house to salvage materials in order to erect a fence around. It is therefore very timely to have a book on Environment and Security. I am sure it will be ... Read more