The second edition of Contemporary Security Studies builds on the thorough coverage of the first with the inclusion of new chapters. Written by key scholars, the book introduces students to the fast-evolving field of security studies. It covers differing approaches to the study of security; the bro[...]

The book is concerned with ASEANa (TM)s declared intention to create a security community that is people-oriented. The hypothesis is that in order for ASEAN to establish such a security community in Southeast Asia it is necessary for non-state actors to become part of the process. These non-state ac[...]