The Age of Insecurity
William Collins (Publisher)
Will be published approx. on 1. January 2049
Book
Hardback
200 pages
978-0-00-731656-4 (ISBN)
Description
A compelling exploration of the fundamental issues of our age -- security, defence, the war on terror and the environment -- 'The Age of Insecurity' examines the precarious state of our world today The western world has enjoyed sixty years of relative peace, stability and overwhelming health and wealth. Yet, we live in an age of increasing insecurity -- a sense that order is crumbling, the entitlement is under attack and that possession is slipping out of our grasp. In this fascinating book, Rupert Smith and Ilana Bet-El examine the defining characteristics of today's insecure world; the war on terror; climate change; the increasing speed of communications. They argue that our national and international institutions are not suited to dealing with the pervasive sense of insecurity that exists today, and must adapt in order to progress. Gripping and informative, 'The Age of Insecurity' is a hugely relevant and readable book.
A compelling exploration of the fundamental issues of our age -- security, defence, the war on terror and the environment -- 'The Age of Insecurity' examines the precarious state of our world today The western world has enjoyed sixty years of relative peace, stability and overwhelming health and wealth. Yet, we live in an age of increasing insecurity -- a sense that order is crumbling, the entitlement is under attack and that possession is slipping out of our grasp. In this fascinating book, Rupert Smith and Ilana Bet-El examine the defining characteristics of today's insecure world; the war on terror; climate change; the increasing speed of communications. They argue that our national and international institutions are not suited to dealing with the pervasive sense of insecurity that exists today, and must adapt in order to progress. Gripping and informative, 'The Age of Insecurity' is a hugely relevant and readable book.
A compelling exploration of the fundamental issues of our age -- security, defence, the war on terror and the environment -- 'The Age of Insecurity' examines the precarious state of our world today The western world has enjoyed sixty years of relative peace, stability and overwhelming health and wealth. Yet, we live in an age of increasing insecurity -- a sense that order is crumbling, the entitlement is under attack and that possession is slipping out of our grasp. In this fascinating book, Rupert Smith and Ilana Bet-El examine the defining characteristics of today's insecure world; the war on terror; climate change; the increasing speed of communications. They argue that our national and international institutions are not suited to dealing with the pervasive sense of insecurity that exists today, and must adapt in order to progress. Gripping and informative, 'The Age of Insecurity' is a hugely relevant and readable book.
Reviews / Votes
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
HarperCollins Publishers
Dimensions
Height: 227 mm
Width: 159 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
125 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-00-731656-4 (9780007316564)
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Persons
General Sir Rupert Smith spent forty years in the British military, the last ten in the most senior international command. He is the author of the critically acclaimed 'The Utility of Force'. Dr Ilana Bet-El has ten years of experience as both a diplomat and senior political officer with the UN. For the past decade she has been working closely with the EU and NATO on issues including defence and energy.
General Sir Rupert Smith spent forty years in the British military, the last ten in the most senior international command. He is the author of the critically acclaimed 'The Utility of Force'. Dr Ilana Bet-El has ten years of experience as both a diplomat and senior political officer with the UN. For the past decade she has been working closely with the EU and NATO on issues including defence and energy.
General Sir Rupert Smith spent forty years in the British military, the last ten in the most senior international command. He is the author of the critically acclaimed 'The Utility of Force'. Dr Ilana Bet-El has ten years of experience as both a diplomat and senior political officer with the UN. For the past decade she has been working closely with the EU and NATO on issues including defence and energy.