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Analyzes the history, evolution, and processes of national security policiesThis text examines national security from two fundamental fault lines—the end of the Cold War and the 9/11 terrorist attacks—and considers how the resulting era of globalization and geopolitics guides policy. Placing this trend in conceptual and historical context and following it through military, semi-military, and non-military concerns,National Security for a New Era treats its subject as a nuanced and subtle phenomenon that encompasses everything from the nation to the individual.This text is available in a variety of formats — print and digital. Check your favorite digital provider for your eText, including CourseSmart, Kindle, Nook, and more.Learning GoalsUpon completing this book, readers will be able to: Understand the history and underlying concepts of American national security Comprehend the critical importance of the Cold War and post-Cold War developments on current national security policy Describe the processes of how national security policy is made and influencedNOTE: MySearchLab does not come automatically packaged with this text. To purchase MySearchLab, please visitwww.mysearchlab.com or you can purchase a ValuePack of the text + MySearchLab: ValuePack ISBN-10: 0205962858 / ValuePack ISBN-13: 9780205962853