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Bringing together selections from key scholars, Contemporary Security Studies, Second Edition, provides a highly readable, engaging introduction to the fast-evolving field of security studies. Now in its second edition, the text incorporates seven brand-new chapters. In addition, the up-to-date Companion Website contains case studies, web links, multiple choice questions, a flashcard glossary, and PowerPoint-based lecture slides.FEATURES* Broad coverage of contemporary security studies* Assumes no background knowledge, making it accessible to students new to the subject* Carefully edited contributions from international experts* Excellent learning features to support students, including readers' guides, key points, questions, guide to further reading, web links, boxes, and glossaryNEW TO THIS EDITION* Seven brand-new chapters (see the Table of Contents)* Up-to-date Companion Website (www.oup.com/uk/orc/bin/9780199548859) contains case studies, web links,multiple choice questions, a flashcard glossary, and PowerPoint lecture slides