Peace and Security in the Asia-Pacific: Theory and Practice Contributor(s): Peou, Sorpong (Author) |
|
ISBN: 0313382107 ISBN-13: 9780313382109 Publisher: Praeger OUR PRICE: $65.34 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: April 2010 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Political Science | Security (national & International) - Political Science | International Relations - Diplomacy - Political Science | History & Theory - General |
Dewey: 355.033 |
LCCN: 2009053025 |
Series: Praeger Security International |
Physical Information: 1.3" H x 6.1" W x 9.3" (1.50 lbs) 368 pages |
Themes: - Cultural Region - Asian - Cultural Region - Oceania - Cultural Region - Pacific Rim |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: The Asian Pacific has emerged as one of the most important regions in the world, causing scholars to pay increased attention to the various challenges, old and new, to peace and security there. Peace and Security in the Asia-Pacific: Theory and Practice is a comprehensive, critical review of the established theoretical perspectives relevant to contemporary peace and security studies in the light of recent experiences. Illuminating ongoing debates in the field, the book covers some 20 theoretical perspectives on peace and security in the Asian Pacific, including realist, liberal, socialist, peace and human security, constructivist, feminist, and nontraditional security studies. The first section of the book discusses perspectives in realist security studies, the second part covers perspectives critical of realism. The author's goal is to assess whether any of the perspectives found in nonrealist security studies are capable of undermining realism. His conclusion is that each theoretical perspective has its strengths and weaknesses, leaving eclecticism as the best way to understand the region's dynamics. |